Washington National Opera leaves Kennedy Center as politics reshape the arts
After 50 years, the company is cutting ties amid leadership upheaval, funding demands and Trump-era rebranding Published January 10, 2026 11:00AM (EST) Troubles continue for the “Trump-Kennedy Center” as the venue has now parted ways with the Washington National Opera after 70 years. (Maxine Wallace / Getty Images) As itContinue Reading










