The audience’s reaction during intermission was anything but quiet. As Trump stood in his private box, scattered boos and cheers erupted. A brief verbal outburst from an audience member led to security intervention. Supporters countered with chants of “We love you!” and “U.S.A.!” while Trump responded with a familiar fist pump.
The moment quickly went viral online, with commentary pouring in. Some users called it “a surreal moment—Trump watching Les Misérables, a musical about revolution.” Others took a more humorous tone: “Satire has given up. Real life is wilder.”
California Governor Gavin Newsom chimed in on X (formerly Twitter), posting, “Someone explain the plot to him,” alongside a news headline about the event.
Reactions remained divided. Supporters praised Trump’s appearance as a show of strength and cultural engagement, while critics viewed the moment as ironic or ill-timed. One user wrote, “A lot of people dislike Trump. That’s part of public life. He’ll hear it more often.” Another commented, “He picked Les Misérables of all things? The symbolism writes itself.”
While the curtain eventually fell on Les Misérables, the conversation surrounding that night continues. Whether viewed as a cultural appearance or a lightning rod moment, one thing is certain: the drama onstage had some serious competition.