NEW YORK, NY (Fox News) — Broadway star Patti LuPone criticizes President Trump’s proposed renovations of the Trump-Kennedy Center and urges resistance.

Key Facts:

• LuPone called Trump a "buffoon" during her concert in NYC.
• Trump plans to close the venue for two years for renovations.
• Trump’s name was added to the center after being elected chair.
  

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• White House Assistant Press Secretary Liz Huston defends Trump’s renovation plans.
• Trump Kennedy Center’s vice president of public relations, Roma Daravi, pushes back on criticisms.
  

  Conclusion:
  

• LuPone is not the only artist opposing changes at the center during Trump’s term.
• Trump Kennedy Center President Richard Grenell defends updates, citing the need for renovations and a $257M appropriation for maintenance.