András Schiff, a renowned concert pianist, has announced that he will no longer perform in the United States due to concerns about President Trump's behavior on the world stage. Schiff, who has previously boycotted Russia and Hungary, cited Trump's bullying, admonishments of Ukraine, expansionist threats, and support for far-right politicians as reasons for his decision. He also expressed alarm at Trump's calls for mass deportation, which reminded him of efforts to expel Jews during World War II. Schiff's boycott follows similar actions by other artists, reflecting a growing cultural boycott of the United States.

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