President Trump’s presence at the Kennedy Center last week was met with both cheers and jeers.
This represented a regrettable state of affairs, according to Peter Baker, the chief White House correspondent for the New York Times.
by Becket Adams
Why is the New York Times, of all places, surprised?
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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend “Les Miserables” opening night at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., June 11, 2025.
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President Trump’s presence at the Kennedy Center last week was met with both cheers and jeers.
This represented a regrettable state of affairs, according to Peter Baker, the chief White House correspondent for the New York Times.

About the Author
Becket Adams is a columnist for National Review, the Washington Examiner, and The Hill.
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President Trump’s presence at the Kennedy Center last week was met with both cheers and jeers.
This represented a regrettable state of affairs, according to Peter Baker, the chief White House correspondent for the New York Times.
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About the Author
Becket Adams is a columnist for National Review, the Washington Examiner, and The Hill.
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