Trump's War on Culture: A Threat to the Kennedy Center and Our Democracy Barbra Streisand has launched a scathing critique of President Donald Trump's handling of the Kennedy Center, sparking a renewed debate about the role of arts institutions in American society.
This controversy, however, goes beyond just one building or president – it's a symptom of a broader disease infecting our democracy. The Kennedy Center, founded in 1964 as a living memorial to President John F.
Kennedy, represents a cherished tradition of artistic expression and civic engagement. Its original purpose was two fold: to preserve Kennedy's legacy and showcase the transformative power of art in American life.