Kennedy Center board member knocks Sen Whitehouse for ignoring invites as Dem feuds with Trump-run landmark

Kennedy Center board member Brian Ballard criticized Democrat Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse for ignoring invitations to address mismanagement allegations, stating the Center's leadership has provided transparent assessments of maintenance needs. Ballard disputed Whitehouse's claims about suspended tours and committee meetings, urging direct communication. The Kennedy Center's vice president accused political theater in the dispute.