Harvey Fierstein claims Trump banned his shows at Kennedy Center

Harvey Fierstein, a well-known actor and playwright, is speaking out against Donald Trump’s recent takeover of the Kennedy Center. In an emotional Instagram post, he expressed his disappointment after more than 20 shows were canceled or postponed under Trump's leadership. Fierstein shared that his own works, including popular shows like "Kinky Boots" and "Hairspray," are now banned from the Kennedy Center. He has had a long career in theater and has been a strong advocate for civil rights. In his post, he criticized Trump for attacking free speech and the press, saying, “This is NOT how it begins. This is how freedom ENDS!” Trump became the new chairman of the Kennedy Center and has made significant changes since taking over. He fired many board members appointed by President Joe Biden. This week, he visited the center and spoke about his plans to reshape its focus. Fierstein's comments come as some notable figures, like Shonda Rhimes, have resigned from the board in response to Trump's actions. Many are concerned about how these changes will impact the future of arts and culture at the Kennedy Center.