Trump Takes Control of Kennedy Center, Purges Biden Appointees
President Trump has installed himself as chair of the Kennedy Center, replacing Biden's appointees with his own loyalists and targeting LGBTQ+ programming.
Analysis: Trump's Kennedy Center Purge Is a Total Coup—for Equity and Inclusion
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Overview
In an unprecedented move, President Trump has assumed the role of chair at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, ousting Biden's appointees and replacing them with allies. He aims to refocus the venue away from 'woke' programming, particularly targeting LGBTQ+ events. This action marks the first time a sitting president has unilaterally fired board members of this cultural institution, stirring controversy over the future direction of the center's programming and art funding policies. Critics warn of a larger ideological assault on U.S. arts and culture, paralleling historical attempts to influence cultural governance.
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