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WOKE COMPOSER Pulls 'Lincoln' Symphony from Kennedy Center in ANTI-TRUMP Tantrum

Gary FranchiJanuary 27, 2026222 views
WOKE COMPOSER Pulls 'Lincoln' Symphony from Kennedy Center in ANTI-TRUMP Tantrum
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Another day, another liberal meltdown. Renowned composer Philip Glass has thrown his own artistic tantrum by abruptly canceling the world premiere of his Symphony No. 15, titled 'Lincoln,' at the prestigious Kennedy Center - all because he can't stomach President Trump's triumphant return to power.

Glass announced Tuesday that he's pulling his latest work due to what he calls an 'irreconcilable clash' between his artistic message and the 'direction of the institution's leadership.' Translation: he's having another case of Trump Derangement Syndrome and thinks his liberal virtue signaling is more important than honoring the greatest Republican president in history.

Here's what's really happening, Patriots. Glass, like so many elitist artists, can't handle that America chose strength over weakness, prosperity over socialism, and patriotism over globalism. So instead of honoring Abraham Lincoln - the Republican president who freed the slaves and saved the Union - this composer would rather throw a hissy fit.

The Left's War on Lincoln Continues

This isn't just about one composer's artistic choices. This represents the left's ongoing assault on American heroes and institutions. They've already torn down statues, rewritten textbooks, and tried to cancel our founding fathers. Now they're coming for Lincoln himself simply because Trump's policies threaten their woke agenda.

The Kennedy Center, funded by American taxpayers, shouldn't be held hostage by artists who hate half the country. If Glass wants to boycott honoring one of America's greatest presidents because he disagrees with our democratically elected leadership, that's his choice - but Patriots shouldn't have to subsidize this anti-American nonsense.

While Glass sulks in his ivory tower, President Trump continues delivering real results for working Americans. Border security, energy independence, government efficiency - these aren't 'conflicts' with American values. They ARE American values.

Maybe it's time for the Kennedy Center to find composers who actually love this country and want to celebrate its heroes, not cancel them over political spite. After all, shouldn't art bring Americans together rather than divide us?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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PatriotMom2024Verified2 days ago
This is exactly what's wrong with the arts community today - they can't separate their personal politics from their professional responsibilities. Lincoln would be rolling in his grave seeing his legacy used as a political weapon.
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ConservativeDad47Verified2 days ago
Absolutely right! These artists take taxpayer funding through grants and then throw tantrums when they don't get their way politically.
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RedStateRealistVerified2 days ago
Good riddance! If this composer can't honor Lincoln's legacy of unity and healing our nation, then we don't need their so-called 'art' anyway. There are plenty of talented composers who actually respect American values.
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VeteranVoiceVerified2 days ago
Well said! Lincoln brought the country together - this composer is doing the exact opposite.
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MusicLover1776Verified2 days ago
I've been a Kennedy Center subscriber for 15 years and I'm disgusted by this behavior. Does anyone know if there's a way to request a refund for season tickets when performances get cancelled for political reasons?
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AmericaFirst2025Verified2 days ago
Typical leftist meltdown. They preach tolerance but show none themselves!