The Kennedy Center disputed the relevance of the data, part of an analysis by employees, saying that it had started its annual subscription campaign later than usual.

Former Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter said that there had been a $10 million fund set up when she was fired by the Trump administration in February.

Sales for ticket packages are down about $1.6 million year over year, a window into the arts center’s challenges following President Donald Trump’s takeover.