VP Vance Booed Amid Trump-Led Kennedy Center Overhaul

U.S. Vice President JD Vance faced loud boos and jeers from the audience as he and his wife, Usha, took their seats at the Kennedy Center for a National Symphony Orchestra performance in Washington, D.C. The event, delayed by security measures, saw Vance respond to the heckling with a smile and wave. This incident occurs amidst a controversial overhaul of the Kennedy Center's leadership by President Donald Trump, who appointed himself chairman and replaced several board members, including Usha Vance, with allies. The leadership changes and actions to reshape the center's programming have sparked backlash, with several performances canceled or postponed and artists withdrawing in protest. Richard Grenell, the newly appointed interim executive director by Trump, criticized the intolerance of the audience, calling for inclusivity at the center. Social media reactions to the event have been mixed, reflecting the ongoing political tensions surrounding the Kennedy Center's transformation under Trump's administration.