The Internet Reacts As Donald Trump And Melania Trump Get ‘Booed’ At The Kennedy Center Production Of ‘Les Miserables’: ‘The Crowd Understood The Assignment’
June 23, 2025 by Julia DeKorte
Earlier this week, Donald Trump and Melania Trump arrived at the Kennedy Center to watch the opening night of Les Misérables, but they were not met with much fanfare. In fact, there were distinct “booing” sounds coming from the crowd, which were captured on video and posted online. The clips are now going viral on X, formerly Twitter, as anti-Trump users leave comments like, “the crowd understood the assignment!” Keep reading for more information.
On June 11th, opening night of Les Misérables, the Trumps dressed up and headed to the Kennedy Center, which Donald Trump has previously criticized, claiming they host too many drag shows. While his presence was certainly cheered for by certain Trump supporters, there was an overwhelming amount of booes as well. In fact, on person even loudly cursed his name at the end of the intermission.
Chris D. Jackson posted side-by-side videos of when Joe and Jill Biden visited the Kennedy Center versus Donald and Melania Trump, writing, “In December, President Biden and Dr. Biden got cheers and a standing ovation at the Kennedy Center. Tonight? Trump and Melania were booed loudly — even after stuffing the place with MAGA cultists. Face it: Trump isn’t respected. He’s loathed. The most reviled president in American history.”