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Rep. says recent Trump tantrum was so horrible it'd be offensive to kids to compare him to one
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· September 16, 2026
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Key takeaway Joyce Beatty, who described the behavior as unprofessional.
A virtual meeting of the Kennedy Center board was marked by a significant outburst. Details of the incident have been shared by Rep. Joyce Beatty, who described the behavior as unprofessional.
She was reportedly subjected to personal insults during the exchange. The meeting followed a court ruling related to the inscription of a president's name on a building. Beatty had been involved in the lawsuit that led to this decision.
Further information about the incident and the events surrounding it can be found through additional reporting, including an interview with Beatty and coverage of the related lawsuit.
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Published: September 16, 2026 ·
Source: LGBTQ Nation ·
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