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Related: About this forumKennedy Center whistleblower tells all on SHADY Trump admin takeover, $2 million seats near Trump - Deadline - MS NOW
Kennedy Center insider, Josef Palermo, reveals chaos at the historic institution after its takeover by the Trump administration. Also joining Nicolle on Deadline: White House, Angelo Carusone. - Aired on 04/17/2026.
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Kennedy Center whistleblower tells all on SHADY Trump admin takeover, $2 million seats near Trump - Deadline - MS NOW (Original Post)
Rhiannon12866
11 hrs ago
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That was my first question! $2 million to sit "near" the felon?? Sounds like a Scam to me!
Rhiannon12866
11 hrs ago
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yellow dahlia
(6,153 posts)1. The segment on Nicolle was compelling.
They are bankrupting the Kennedy Center. Where is the money?
The whistleblower said the staff thinks there may have been money funneled directly to the grifter. How is this not a crime for which there are consequences?
Rhiannon12866
(256,788 posts)2. That was my first question! $2 million to sit "near" the felon?? Sounds like a Scam to me!
And aren't all ticket revenues supposed to support the Kennedy Center??
yellow dahlia
(6,153 posts)3. Is there anything they aren't breaking and pillaging?
NO!
Rhiannon12866
(256,788 posts)4. It sure doesn't look like it - the nightmare gets worse every day!
yellow dahlia
(6,153 posts)5. Indeed!
Rhiannon12866
(256,788 posts)6. Thanks!
Being on DU, among those who feel the same way, certainly helps!
malaise
(296,840 posts)7. He sure lifted my spirits
Rec
Rhiannon12866
(256,788 posts)8. Thanks, mine as well!
Since he didn't take the offer he was able to speak out, which certainly took courage, but it sounds like he spoke for his coworkers as well!