Trump STRUGGLES To Justify Cuts While Wasting BILLIONS
June 7, 2026
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as posted by the channelThe National Symphony Orchestra is being financially strangled after Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center, while the White House South Lawn is being turned into a massive UFC spectacle for his birthday. Ben Folds is warning that the damage to the NSO is real, musicians are facing unemployment, and the court-ordered removal of Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center does not undo what has already been broken. The money is there, but Trump chose the cage over the cello, the spectacle over the symphony, and his own ego over a national cultural institution. Ring of Fire's Josh G. explains.
Stereogum - Ben Folds shares open letter about the fate of the National Symphony Orchestra
Rolling Stone Australia - Ben Folds warns National Symphony Orchestra may not survive Trump’s Kennedy Center chaos
AP - Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building
Reuters - Trump says he will “transfer” Kennedy Center to Congress after court setback
The Guardian - Judge orders removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center
ESPN - Everything to know about UFC at the White House
ESPN - Donald Trump says White House UFC event will be held June 14
Rolling Stone - Great American State Fair music lineup
Billboard - Vanilla Ice and others defend Great American State Fair gig
Freedom 250 - Great American State Fair entertainment announcement
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