Former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon suggests that the controversial J6 Prison Choir, composed of individuals involved in the January 6 insurrection, could perform at the Kennedy Center. This announcement, made during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), has ignited significant backlash within the theater community, with reactions ranging from disbelief to dismay.
Bannon’s remarks included plans to allow the choir to honor their families from the elite boxes while sending the “elites” to the so-called “D.C. gulag,” prompting mixed responses online. Although a Kennedy Center spokesperson clarified that there are no confirmed plans for such a performance, the incident underscores ongoing tensions surrounding artistic expression and political controversy in major cultural institutions.
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