Ben Folds testifies to Congress over Trump’s Kennedy Center takeover, warning of damage
After stepping down from the National Symphony Orchestra, Folds tells lawmakers the overhaul has undermined the Kennedy Center.

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After stepping down from the National Symphony Orchestra, Folds tells lawmakers the overhaul has undermined the Kennedy Center.
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