The Kennedy Center is experiencing a significant decline in subscription sales, with reports indicating a 36 percent drop from the previous year. This downturn follows a controversial takeover by Trump, leading to claims that the intervention has had a detrimental effect on ticket sales and overall revenue. Despite the claims of falling subscriptions, the Kennedy Center has issued denials regarding the accuracy of these reports, labeling them ‘fake news’ and attempting to mitigate concerns about its financial health. The organization has faced tough sales news in recent months, as evidenced by the sharp decline in ticket sales and subscriptions.