Donald Trump expressed his admiration for Betty Buckley during a board meeting at the Kennedy Center, recalling her performance in the musical Cats and misnaming one of its songs. He praised her singing voice as the best of her time, claiming it surpassed that of more famous stars. However, Buckley does not share his sentiments, having distanced herself from supporters of Trump in past statements, specifically mentioning a Thanksgiving incident where she encountered a Trump-themed mug that offended her sensibilities.
During a board meeting at the Kennedy Center, Trump expressed fond memories of Broadway star Betty Buckley, praising her performance in Cats but mistakenly naming a nonexistent song.
Trump recalled the energy of Cats' opening night, referencing the performers' skilled movements, and specifically praised Betty Buckley’s singing voice as the best among great stars.
Despite Trump's admiration, Betty Buckley does not reciprocate the sentiment, having distanced herself from Trump supporters and expressing disdain for his politics during a 2019 interview.
In a Thanksgiving anecdote, Buckley recounted how her friends presented her with a 'Drumpf' mug, symbolizing her rejection of Trump’s ideology, stating she wouldn’t even say his name.
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