Vice President J.D. Vance Booed at Kennedy Center Performance

The audience's reaction comes after the Trump administration's controversial overhaul of the Kennedy Center's leadership.

Vice President J.D. Vance faced loud boos from the audience as he entered the Kennedy Center for a National Symphony Orchestra performance on Thursday night.
The incident occurred during a concert featuring works by Stravinsky and Shostakovich, with Greek violinist Leonidas Kavakos as the featured artist.
The Kennedy Center has recently come under scrutiny after President Donald Trump dismissed its Democratic-appointed board members and installed himself as chairman, alongside a new board of Trump allies, including Usha Vance.
The overhaul has led to backlash, including high-profile resignations, event cancellations, and criticism from arts organizations like the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, D.C.
President Trump has pledged to reshape the Kennedy Center's programming, citing a desire to reflect what he calls a 'Golden Age in Arts and Culture.'