Tavish Forsyth, a contractor at the Kennedy Center, was terminated after sharing a 35-minute nude protest video against President Trump's influence on the institution. In the video, titled 'Trump Declares War on Artists,' Forsyth deliberated whether to resign due to Trump's board appointments, stating concern over the impact on marginalized communities. He expressed conflicting feelings about leaving his position versus staying to promote inclusivity. His protest drew immediate backlash, with the Kennedy Center labeling it 'extremely disturbing,' particularly given his role involving minors, which Forsyth vehemently contested.
"In this episode, I'm gonna talk about whether or not I should quit. I'm gonna ask, does staying make me a collaborator or somehow complicit in a hostile government takeover..."
"Trump has taken over the Kennedy Center and that's the place where I work... Do I take up space and defend the vision for this institution that is diverse and inclusive unlike Trump's vision for America?"
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