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Trump took over the Kennedy Center. In Ireland we have a much subtler way of diminishing the arts

JD Vance’s arrival at Washington venue sparked viral drama. In Dublin, the National Concert Hall has suffered from decades of political indifference

Kennedy Center: Donald Trump in the presidential box on St Patrick’s Day, when he chaired a meeting of the venue’s board. Photograph: Chip Somodevilla/Getty
Kennedy Center: Donald Trump in the presidential box on St Patrick’s Day, when he chaired a meeting of the venue’s board. Photograph: Chip Somodevilla/Getty
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Laura Slattery
Fri Apr 18 2025 - 05:00

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