Barbra Streisand posted a statement on her official website criticizing President Donald Trump’s handling of the Kennedy Center, calling his actions driven by an “unchecked ego” and describing the situation as galling and painful to witness. She referenced Trump’s attempts to close down or rename the center and noted her own 2008 honor as a Kennedy Center honoree. The remarks were reported by Variety and Deadline.
Why it matters
Followers see Streisand publicly defending a major cultural institution and opposing political interference.
Key facts
- Streisand wrote a statement on her official website condemning President Donald Trump’s handling of the Kennedy Center.
- She called Trump’s actions driven by an “unchecked ego” and said the situation was galling and painful to witness.
- Streisand noted she was honored as a Kennedy Center honoree in 2008, part of the 31st annual class.
- She said the Kennedy Center should not become the subject of a bitter struggle over one man’s name and ego.
Evidence
Official source, or corroborated across several outlets.
- Barbra Streisand Condemns Trump’s ‘Unchecked Ego’ Over Kennedy Center Name Battle: ‘Galling and Painful to Witness’variety.comprimary(opens in a new tab)
- Barbra Streisand Decries Trump’s “Unchecked Ego” Amid His Assertion That The Kennedy Center May Be Torn Downdeadline.com(opens in a new tab)
- Barbra Streisand Slams Trump’s “Unchecked Ego” Amid His Kennedy Center Demolition Threatshollywoodreporter.com(opens in a new tab)
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