Barbra Streisand blames Trump’s ‘unchecked ego’ for Kennedy Center chaos: ‘Painful to witness’
- Posted on September 17, 2026
- By The Independent
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Legendary entertainer Barbra Streisand has publicly criticized President Trump's handling of the Kennedy Center, calling his decision to shut down the prestigious arts institution for renovations an example of unchecked authority. The closure stems from an ongoing legal dispute regarding Trump's name designation on the building. Streisand expressed concern about the impact on artists and cultural programming, describing the situation as troubling and emblematic of broader governance issues.
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