Maria Shriver slams ‘narcissistic’ Trump over Kennedy Center dispute

Maria Shriver has strong words for President Donald Trump amid the ongoing dispute over the Kennedy Center.

The former first lady of California and niece of former President John F. Kennedy took to social media on Sept. 15 to criticize the president after he threatened to cancel renovations to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts unless his name is added to it.

"That a sitting president would not let any renovations to a public building go on unless he gets to first put his name in the said building … What a sad state of affairs," Shriver wrote. "What a tragedy. Actually, how small minded, how narcissistic. Actually great men, devoted to public service and the public good do not act like this."

USA TODAY has reached out to the White House for comment.

"It seems that this man will not rest until his name is permanently connected to the name of a great president, whose memory this building was dedicated to," Shriver continued. "Imagine spending your time and your days focused on this, as everyday Americans struggle with healthcare, gas prices, rent, and food. Imagine spending your days focused on this, while a war rages under…

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