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Chris Van Hollen: We are dealing with a narcissist who, if he can’t have his name on the Kennedy Center, wants to destroy it.

On the recordAugust 26, 2026
We are dealing with a narcissist who, if he can’t have his name on the Kennedy Center, wants to destroy it.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Criticism of President Trump's actions regarding the Kennedy Center.

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