Kennedy Center Fires Employee Over Nude Protest Criticizing Trump’s Leadership
Tavish Forsyth’s video opposing Trump’s policies and control of the Kennedy Center led to his termination, with officials citing concerns about his work with minors.
- Tavish Forsyth, a Kennedy Center contractor, posted a 35-minute nude protest video denouncing President Trump’s takeover of the institution and his policies targeting marginalized groups.
- The video criticized Trump’s ban on drag performances at the Kennedy Center and questioned whether staying in his role constituted complicity or resistance.
- The Kennedy Center fired Forsyth on March 20, 2025, calling the video 'extremely disturbing' and raising concerns about his position working with minors.
- Forsyth defended the video as an act of artistic resistance, rejecting allegations of misconduct and highlighting systemic oppression faced by marginalized communities.
- Trump’s appointment as chairman of the Kennedy Center and his policy changes have drawn widespread criticism for reshaping the institution’s cultural direction and stifling LGBTQ+ representation.
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