December 25, 2025
Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled at Kennedy Center after Trump name added to building
Chuck Redd canceled his Christmas Eve concert at the Kennedy Center in protest after President Donald Trump's name was added to the iconic Washington, D.C., venue.
TL;DR
- A Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center was canceled.
- The cancellation occurred after President Donald Trump's name was announced to be added to the institution.
- Musician Chuck Redd, host of the jazz concert, canceled his performance after seeing the name change.
- The Kennedy Center's board voted to rename the institution the "Trump-Kennedy Center."
- Members of the Kennedy family, including Maria Shriver and Kerry Kennedy, criticized the decision.
- A 1964 law prohibits the center from being a memorial to anyone other than President John F. Kennedy or having another person's name on the exterior.
- President Trump was elected chairman of the Kennedy Center board in February.
- Several artists have canceled performances at the Kennedy Center since Trump returned to office in January.
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