Donald Trump, the President, announced that he has dismissed several directors from the Kennedy Center Board in Washington D.C., and he plans to assume the role of chairman in the near future.
Over the weekend, I announced on Truth Social that I’ve stepped down from my role as chairperson, a position previously held by David Rubenstein. According to me, we seem to have differing perspectives when it comes to envisioning a golden era for arts and culture. This disagreement appears to stem from the reported performances of drag shows at the performing arts venue, which I don’t align with my vision.
As per my decision, we are set to revitalize the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. Once more. Immediately, I’m dismissing several members from the Board of Trustees, including the current Chairman, who don’t align with our vision for a new era of excellence in arts and culture. Soon, we will announce a fresh board, headed by an exceptional figure – Donald J. Trump.
On the board of trustees, Shonda Rhimes is named as the treasurer, while Anthony Welters serves as the vice chairman, and Deborah Rutter holds the position of president.
Rubenstein, being one of the co-founders at the private investment company known as The Carlyle Group, has recently been a subject of discussion. However, the Kennedy Center hasn’t yet provided a statement clarifying if others were also affected by this situation.
An article in The Atlantic earlier Friday foreshadowed the move.
The Presidents assign individuals for a term of six years to the board, where currently serve Trump’s former Attorney General Pam Bondi, Brian Ballard and singer Lee Greenwood – all having connections with Trump – as well as Karine Jean-Pierre (previous White House press secretary), Mike Donilon (advisor to Biden), and Democratic consultant Stephanie Cutter.
The first ladies such as Melania Trump, Dr. Jill Biden, Michelle Obama, Laura Bush, and Hillary Rodham Clinton hold the positions of honorary chairpersons.
During his initial term, Trump chose not to go to a Kennedy Center gala, facing criticism from many artists due to their lack of approval.
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2025-02-08 02:56