Mar 27, 2026 12:47pm PT

Jazz Musician Chuck Redd Seeks Dismissal of ‘Trump Kennedy Center’ Lawsuit Against Him Over Canceled Christmas Eve Gig

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The “Trump Kennedy Center” earlier this month followed through on its threat to sue acclaimed jazz musician Chuck Redd, after he backed out of a Christmas Eve 2025 concert over the Washington, D.C., cultural institution’s name change to add President Donald Trump.

A lawyer representing the Kennedy Center offered to drop the lawsuit against Redd if he paid $7,500 and committed to a future performance at the center “without making any political commentary,” according to Redd’s attorneys. Instead, Redd is fighting the suit in court.

Jazz Musician Chuck Redd Seeks Dismissal of 'Trump Kennedy Center' Lawsuit Against Him Over Canceled Christmas Eve Gig