Trump Takes Charge as Chairman of Kennedy Center Amid Controversy
Donald Trump has been appointed as Chairman of the Kennedy Center, restructuring its board and eliminating previous appointees amid backlash from the arts community.
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And to no one’s surprise, some stars are resigning from their positions after this change in management.
It’s Not Shocking That This Happened After Trump Took Over the Kennedy Center
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Trump, who has criticized the center for promoting what he called “anti-American propaganda,” has vowed to realign it with his “vision for a Golden Age of American Arts and Culture.”
Trump Elected Chairman of Kennedy Center Amid Leadership Overhaul
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The system appears to have been manipulated to favor Donald Trump, casting doubt on the integrity of the Kennedy Center's decision-making process.
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The reshaping of the Kennedy Center under Trump's leadership signals a controversial pivot towards an administration-friendly direction that has already alienated key artistic figures.
New Kennedy Center board makes Trump chairman, prompting Shonda Rhimes and others to resign
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It is also the first time a sitting U.S. president with terrible taste and limited interest in the arts has served in this capacity.
Donald Trump Has Taken Over the Kennedy Center
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Reactions to Trump’s appointment have been critical from the arts community, with many people raising concerns about the politicization of the arts and the potential for censorship, which has already become evident in literature and education.
Kennedy Center board votes to elect Trump as new chair
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Trump's unanimous election as chairman of the Kennedy Center board signals a dramatic shift in leadership, laying the groundwork for a more personalized and perhaps controversial direction for the iconic institution.
Trump elected chairman of Kennedy Center board
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The new board comprises Trump administration officials and allies, including White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, deputy chief of staff Dan Scavino, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and his wife.
Kennedy Center Board Votes Unanimously To Elect Trump As New Chair
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Trump's election as chairman of the Kennedy Center marks a significant shift in the institution's leadership, reflecting his controversial approach to reshaping cultural venues to align with his administration's values.
New board elects President Trump chair of Kennedy Center
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Trump's unilateral changes at the Kennedy Center reflect his desire to reshape cultural institutions according to his vision, signaling a new era in which he seeks to promote what he perceives as the 'best' in American arts.
Trump unanimously elected chairman of Kennedy Center board
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President Trump's new vision for the Kennedy Center reflects his desire to reshape the institution by moving away from perceived "woke culture" and aiming for a more inclusive approach to performances that appeals to a broader audience.
How Trump is reshaping the Kennedy Center, moving away from "woke culture"
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Kennedy Center Board, With Trump as New Chair, Fires Its President
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Summary
President Donald J. Trump has officially been elected as Chair of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, a role he claims is a great honor. Following the board's vote, Trump has swiftly restructured the board to comprise his appointees, including appointing Ric Grenell as interim executive director. This follows Trump's criticism of the Center's past programming, which he described as 'woke,' vowing to eliminate such content. Several notable figures from the arts community have resigned in protest, sparking concerns about potential censorship and the politicization of the arts under Trump's leadership.
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