There’s an old adage in professional wrestling that goes something like this: Whether the fans cheer you passionately or boo you to death, any reaction is better than no reaction.
WWE Hall of Famer and U.S. President Donald Trump, as well as the first lady, seemingly experienced both ends of that dichotomy on Wednesday, while attending the Kennedy Center to watch “Les Misérables.”
As reported by Newsweek, both Donald and Melania Trump were initially met with a chorus of impassioned jeers when the first couple made their Kennedy Center entrance.
That initial response didn’t last especially long, however.
As viral videos showed, the booing soon melted away to a more patriotic response for the commander-in-chief and his wife.
First, the mixed reaction, with some clearly audible booing:
Donald Trump is booed at the Kennedy Center pic.twitter.com/OJYRIoRFQX
— FactPost (@factpostnews) June 12, 2025
And then the thunderous chants of “USA” to drown out the negative response:
🚨BREAKING: President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were just welcomed with a POWERFUL applause and USA chant at the Kennedy Center.
The most loved president in American HISTORY!❤️ pic.twitter.com/r2k8W4KPP9
— Bo Loudon (@BoLoudon) June 12, 2025
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