Event Dime
The Kennedy Center Might Not Survive Trump
Arts & Culture
- When:
- January 21, 2026 · 8:00 AM
- Where:
- City Cast DC
- Source:
- City Cast DC
The Washington National Opera announced this month that it was leaving the Kennedy Center. It’s the most shocking departure yet since Donald Trump’s takeover — and it could spell enormous changes for both the center and the opera, as well as Washington’s status as a high-culture city. The Washington Post’s Philip Kennicott has been covering the chaos and he’s here to explain. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can text us or leave a voicema