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Sadik Hossain

‘Do You Hear the People Sing?’ How Trump turned revolutionary anthem into MAGA rallying cry with stunning power play

Former President Donald Trump’s appearance at the Kennedy Center for the opening night of Les Misérables marks a significant shift in the cultural landscape of Washington, highlighting how a revolutionary anthem has become intertwined with the MAGA movement.

According to Politico, the musical theater performance on Wednesday night showcased Trump’s successful transformation of the Kennedy Center, following his February decision to replace 18 board members with his allies and appoint Richard Grenell as its leader. The president received largely positive reception from the audience, with chants of “U-S-A” drowning out scattered boos.

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