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Rhiannon12866

(257,596 posts)
Fri Apr 17, 2026, 08:35 PM Apr 17

Kennedy 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 Apr 17 OP
The segment on Nicolle was compelling. yellow dahlia Apr 17 #1
That was my first question! $2 million to sit "near" the felon?? Sounds like a Scam to me! Rhiannon12866 Apr 17 #2
Is there anything they aren't breaking and pillaging? yellow dahlia Apr 17 #3
It sure doesn't look like it - the nightmare gets worse every day! Rhiannon12866 Apr 17 #4
Indeed! yellow dahlia Apr 17 #5
Thanks! Rhiannon12866 Apr 17 #6
He sure lifted my spirits malaise Apr 17 #7
Thanks, mine as well! Rhiannon12866 Apr 17 #8

yellow dahlia

(6,339 posts)
1. The segment on Nicolle was compelling.
Fri Apr 17, 2026, 08:43 PM
Apr 17

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

(257,596 posts)
2. That was my first question! $2 million to sit "near" the felon?? Sounds like a Scam to me!
Fri Apr 17, 2026, 08:47 PM
Apr 17

And aren't all ticket revenues supposed to support the Kennedy Center??

Rhiannon12866

(257,596 posts)
8. Thanks, mine as well!
Fri Apr 17, 2026, 09:43 PM
Apr 17

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!

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