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As sales drop, artists weigh canceling Kennedy Center shows in protest

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W. Kamau Bell : "I'm the exact kind of performer he doesn't want in there, so this is the most important time to do my gig" In the week following Trump ’s announcement, ticket sales dropped by roughly 50 percent compared to the previous week .

Artist Issa Rae kicked off the first round of withdrawals; most shows remain in place.

The Kennedy Center hosts more than 2,000 performances each year for 2 million visitors.

Some artists have pulled out of performing at the center because they don't feel good about performing there.

Amanda Rheaume , a Canadian singer-songwriter, considered showing up anyway, letting art act as resistance.

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