Donald Trump in tuxedo, Melania in long black dress: Cheers and jeers at US President's debut at 'Les Miserables' - in photos

US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrived at the Kennedy Centre on Wednesday for the opening night of "Les Misérables" in Washington. (Image credit: AP)

US President Trump and first lady posed for photos after arriving at the venue. His visit received mixed reactions from the audience. Upon his arrival, he was booed by the audience, later, muffled boos were mixed with people shouting, "USA! USA! USA!" (Image credit: AP)

In February 2025, he appointed himself as the chairperson of Kennedy Centre of Performing Arts after firing the multiple board members. He terminated the members because he believed that they didn't shared his vision for a golden age in arts and culture. He also posted an AI-generated image of him in the truth social and wrote, "Welcome to the New Kennedy Centre! (Image credit: Truth Social/Donald J Trump)

President Trump described Les Misérables as one of his favourite musicals. This was his first visit to the venue after becoming the president again. (Image credit: AP)

The event was attended by several Trump allies including Kennedy Centre interim head Ric Grenell, Attorney General Pam Bondi and vice-president JD Vance with his wife Usha. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr was seen taking a photo with other visitors. (Image credit: AP)

The event was also attended by Tara Hoot, Maria Con Carne, Ricky Rosé and Vagenesis on the same night the US President attended. Earlier, Trump had said the centre previously hosted drag shows that he deemed inappropriate. (Image credit: AP)

The Kennedy Centre was founded in 1971. It was named after former US President John F Kennedy. It presents performing art shows and events. It is a vibrant campus of theatres and other artistic spaces. (Image credit: The Kennedy Centre)