Trump Takes Control of Kennedy Center as New Board Chairman, Announces Major Leadership Changes
President Trump has assumed the role of Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the Kennedy Center, implementing significant organizational changes. Here's what you need to know:
Key Leadership Changes:
- Trump was reportedly unanimously elected as chairman
- Richard Grenell appointed as interim executive director
- 18 Biden-appointed board members dismissed, including former chairman David Rubenstein and president Deborah Rutter
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Notable Resignations:
- Shonda Rhimes (Treasurer, Obama appointee)
- Renée Fleming (Artistic Advisor)
- Ben Folds (National Symphony Orchestra Artistic Advisor)
New Board Members Include:
- Susie Wiles (White House Chief of Staff)
- Dan Scavino (White House Deputy Chief of Staff)
- Pam Bondi (Attorney General)
- Usha Vance (Second Lady)
Immediate Impact:
- Issa Rae canceled her sold-out event "An Evening with Issa Rae"
- Trump announced plans to eliminate "drag shows and Anti-American propaganda"
The Kennedy Center remains one of the nation's premier performing arts venues, hosting approximately 2,000 performances and welcoming 2 million visitors annually.
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