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The Kennedy Center’s Nude Protest Fiasco: A Victory for Ric Grenell’s Common Sense

On March 20, Tavish Forsyth, some Opera Institute bigwig with a penchant for poetic stripteases, decided to bare it all—literally—in a 35-minute YouTube rant against President Donald Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center. Nude as a jaybird, Forsyth wailed about Trump being a “villainous liar” and Elon Musk a “Nazi wannabe,” all while apparently forgetting he worked for an institution now under the iron-clad, no-nonsense stewardship of Ric Grenell, Trump’s interim president. By the next day, Grenell, with the decisiveness of a man who’s seen too much diplomatic nonsense, fired Forsyth faster than you can say “curtain call.” His tweet? Pure gold: “This behavior will not be knowingly funded by the Kennedy Center. Today, they/him were fired.” Bravo, Ric—bravo. (Watch the NSFW video here… it you dare)

Let’s be real. Forsyth’s little performance wasn’t art; it was a tantrum dressed up in digital modesty patches, and it landed like a lead balloon on the Kennedy Center’s doorstep. This wasn’t some avant-garde masterpiece—it was a guy stripping naked, whining about Trump’s ban on drag performers (a policy that, let’s face it, keeps the center from turning into a drag-queen karaoke bar), and conveniently ignoring that he worked with kids as part of the Opera Institute. The Kennedy Center’s vice president of public relations, Roma Daravi, called it “extremely disturbing,” and she’s not wrong. If you’re going to protest, at least keep your pants on—especially when you’re handling impressionable young minds. Grenell, ever the straight shooter, saw the lunacy for what it was and pulled the plug, proving he’s not just a diplomat but a defender of sanity in a world gone mad with performative outrage.

Sure, the woke brigade is howling about artistic freedom, claiming Grenell’s move is a Trumpian crackdown on dissent. But spare me the crocodile tears—Forsyth’s video wasn’t a cry for liberty; it was a cry for attention, and it backfired spectacularly. Grenell isn’t about to let the Kennedy Center become a stage for naked political grandstanding. Trump’s takeover—ousting Deborah F. Rutter, installing Grenell, and remaking the board—has brought a much-needed dose of reality to this federally funded funhouse, and Forsyth’s firing is just the opening act in restoring order.

This isn’t censorship; it’s common sense. Grenell’s swift action shows he’s not afraid to ruffle feathers—or strip away the nonsense—keeping the Kennedy Center focused on actual art, not X-rated protests. In a world where everyone’s virtue-signaling with their clothes off, Grenell’s standing tall, fully dressed, and laughing all the way to the box office. God bless America, and God bless Ric Grenell for keeping the arts from becoming a peep show.

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MORNING SHOW GUESTS:

• 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - COREY DEANGELIS - Senior Fellow, American Culture Project and Executive Director of Educational Freedom Institute

• 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - REP. MICHAEL RULLI - R-Ohio Congressman - is working on legislation to enshrine the executive order into law in Congress

  • House Republican moves to codify Trump order to dismantle Department of Education

• 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - MOLLIE HEMINGWAY - The Federalist on judicial coups and thoughts on the Education Dept executive order

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LARRY’S SHOW PREP

SCHUMER ADMITS/BRAGS ABOUT ASTROTURF

Robby Starbuck on X: "Chuck Schumer has now admitted to the plan I laid out: "We are mobilizing… We have people going to Republican districts and going after Republicans." He says they’re doing this to force Republican vote changes or they’ll "face the consequences." These townhalls aren’t organic. https://t.co/WebeMYCISx" / X

Josh Hawley on X: "Chuck Schumer said the quiet part out loud: Democrats are sending astroturf protestors to disrupt Republican town halls. It's not organic. It's acting. Democrats aren’t a political party. They’re a theater troupe funded by George Soros https://t.co/N2q4czyuzb" / X

Brigitte Gabriel on X: ""Chuck Schumer went on the airwaves multiple times now, including today, and said, we are organizing to send protesters up to Republican districts here in New York" Let's stop pretending these townhall protests are authentic. https://t.co/xVTMktq0zZ" / X

Steve Guest on X: "MSNBC chyron: "Republicans face voter frustration at town halls" Fact check: False. These phony protests around the country at Republican town halls are organized by groups with ties to George Soros, the Tides Foundation (which supported pro-Hamas protests on college campuses), https://t.co/q1IwPAyJOD" / X

DOE is DOA?

Katie Pavlich on X: "The optics of Trump’s education event are absolutely amazing. State flags behind him, kids in desks signing their own “executive orders” with massive markers." / X

Glenn Youngkin on X: "Virginia is ready to take full responsibility for K-12 education. Thank you @POTUS @realDonaldTrump for empowering parents, states and communities. https://t.co/LWSmHWzHnx" / X

Townhall.com on X: "🚨RANDI WEINGARTEN: THE IDEA THAT WE WANTED SCHOOLS TO REMAIN CLOSED IS A "REPUBLICAN TALKING POINT!" "COVID was a terrible time for us...I wanted schools to be reopened as early as April of 2020." "This has been a Republican talking point for a long time." https://t.co/y03BRtbTG5" / X

Ian Jaeger on X: "Here’s what Ronald Reagan said about the Department of Education in 1980. President Reagan would be proud of President Trump today. https://t.co/DVoC2xyF3N" / X

Glenn Beck on X: "Has anyone who opposes Trump's dismantling of the Department of Education actually read its founding documents? From the Department of Education Organization Act: "The establishment of the Department of Education shall NOT increase the authority of the Federal Government over https://t.co/He5bkvEzzR" / X

DOGE EMPLOYEE SPEAKS OUT

Overton on X: "NOW - DOGE Staffer Speaks Out, Unveiling Mission to Fix IRS’ Outdated Infrastructure | “I really care a lot about this country, and this is a huge program that is currently 30 years behind schedule.” For the first time, a member of the DOGE team has spoken publicly about the https://t.co/1zBjJ5hEAj" / X

Laura Ingraham on X: "TREASURY INERTIA EXPOSED Sam Corcas: "You cancel a $50M contract—and nothing happens. No one even knows why it existed." https://t.co/uMoLODPp3p" / X

ALX 🇺🇸 on X: "ELON MUSK: “If you read the news it feels like Armageddon.. I can't walk past the TV without seeing a Tesla on fire... I understand if you don't want to buy our product but you don't have to burn it down. That's a bit unreasonable. This is psycho.. Stop being psycho.” https://t.co/jNIejR8RLH" / X

(2) Sean Parnell on X: "This is 100% Fake News. Just brazenly & maliciously wrong. Elon Musk is a patriot. We are proud to have him at the Pentagon. https://t.co/LiyXrl8gCi" / X

NEWSOM VS NEWSOM SAYING ‘LATINX’

End Wokeness on X: "CNN airs compilation of Gov. Newsom using the word LatinX after he claims nobody did https://t.co/Rjb1fXgZ5G" / X

FCC GOING AFTER DEI IN TELECOM COMPANIES

Robby Starbuck on X: "The news is true. This week I met with our FCC commissioner @BrendanCarrFCC to discuss ways that the FCC can use enforcement power to eliminate DEI from major telecom companies. Good luck with the FCC if you’re a woke company… You’re gonna need it! Link: https://t.co/Pso7O0Hr75 https://t.co/qQbCmNxdKB" / X

Robby Starbuck on X: "I’ve led the most successful corporate boycott in modern history to kill DEI. It’s led to massive policy reversals at the world’s largest companies. You know what I’ve never done? Firebombed & vandalized them because I disagreed with them. What’s being done to Tesla is terrorism." / X

CROOKED CORI BUSH

AG on X: "The husband of former Congresswoman Cori Bush (D) has been charged with wire fraud for allegedly defrauding the government of tens of thousands of dollars by lying about supporting a business with ten employees via the PPP program. https://t.co/BAWogFtyMX" / X

WES MOORE CAN’T NAME ANYTHING HE CUT

No Moore on X: "CAN’T NAME ONE: @GovWesMoore says he’s cutting spending—but when asked what he’s cutting, he had no answer. Meanwhile, Marylanders are getting hit with billions in new taxes. Moore gaslights, you pay. https://t.co/Xj0C5pJCUv" / X

(2) Governor Larry Hogan on X: "Today is a sad and unfortunate day for Maryland that was entirely avoidable. The tax hikes proposed would cripple Maryland’s economy and already struggling Marylanders. They are the exact opposite of the approach we took for eight years to cut taxes and create a record surplus. I" / X

First Amendment group defends anonymous X account as Maryland Dems file election law complaint | Fox News

WEIRDO FIRED FROM KENNEDY CENTER

Kennedy Center Fires Contractor Who Worked With Kids After ‘Disturbing,’ Nude Anti-Trump Video.

Richard Grenell on X: "This behavior will not be knowingly funded by the Kennedy Center. Today, they/him were fired. https://t.co/jEK45Cz2Xb" / X

DON LEMON AND JOY REID!

(1) Kevin Dalton on X: "According to CNN and MSNBC firing them, Don Lemon and Joy Reid are finally getting together for a show literally nobody is asking for https://t.co/Yp1Hip0Y0B" / X

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PATRICE’S SHOW PREP

Federal

Reax to Ed. Closure EO

• Gov. Glenn Youngkin: “Virginia is ready to take full responsibility for K-12 education. We have implemented a high-expectations agenda that sets rigorous standards, holds schools accountable for results and prioritizes resources to the students and schools that need the most support. We welcome the federal government’s shift of responsibility to the states—and we are grateful that President Trump’s executive order does just that. The EO also makes it clear that there will be no discrimination in the classrooms. We will continue to ensure every student graduates career-, college-, or military-ready.”

• Rep. Andy Harris: “The Department of Education has failed its mission because it is promoting everything EXCEPT reading, writing, and arithmetic. President Trump is returning education back to the states and giving power to parents and students.”

• Virginia Secretary of Education Aimee Rogstad Guidera: “Virginians know best what Virginia students need and what works here in Virginia, and accordingly, we should be both responsible and accountable for results to the families of the Commonwealth. T he President’s Executive Order ensures that federal dollars will arrive in Virginia with less red tape and bureaucracy and allow the State Board of Education, Virginia Department of Education, and local school divisions to invest those resources in the most efficient and effective ways that lead to the ultimate goal of improving student outcomes.”

• Virginia Board of Education President Grace Creasey: “President Trump’s executive order to return education leadership to the states empowers parents and reduces federal overreach. For too long, bureaucrats in Washington have dictated one-size-fits-all policies that fail to address the unique needs of the Commonwealth’s students and schools. Returning decision-making authority and funding to the states can foster innovation, accountability, and better educational outcomes. This is about putting parents and state and local leaders back in charge of education.”

Trump, Musk go to Penatgon today for meeting with Joint Chiefs

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/live-updates/donald-trump-second-term/?id=119864095

JD Vance takes shot at Harris as he jokes that drinking led to her 'word salads'

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/jd-vance-takes-shot-harris-he-jokes-drinking-led-her-word-salads

Duffy threatens to pull funds over Hochul’s ‘refusal’ to end congestion pricing or approve pipelines

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/infrastructure/3354481/sean-duffy-pull-funds-kathy-hochul-congestion-pricing-approve-pipeline/

FBI takes down three of America's 10 most wanted since Trump took office

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14520713/fbi-americas-wanted-trump-office-second-term.html

Fun - E blocks

Mariah Carey didn't steal 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' from other writers: judge

https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/judge-mariah-carey-steal-christmas-writers-119999772

Forever 21 stores could close by May, court filings show

https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/forever-21-files-chapter-11-bankruptcy-us-stores/story?id=119875582