Unfortunately, over the past year, we've watched the systematic takeover. Board members fired, loyalists, installed, programming politicized, and artists walking away in droves. The consequences were immediate, though. Donald Trump's hand picked leadership has been suspiciously tight lipped about the Center's finances. They reportedly oversaw an 82% decline in theater subscriptions, a 57% drop in ballet packages, and a $1.6 million loss in ticket sales in just a matter of months. (02:02–02:08)
CLAIM
Asserts that Trump's leadership at the Kennedy Center has been secretive about its finances.
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