President Trump has claimed to dismiss multiple board members of the Kennedy Center, including chairman David Rubenstein, and appoint himself as chairman. The Kennedy Center responded, stating it has not received any official communication from the White House regarding these changes and emphasized the legality of board appointments, raising questions about Trump's authority to make such moves. Trump's announcement aligns with his broader strategy to overhaul federal agencies and initiatives during his second term, promising to end programming he disapproves of, such as youth drag events, revealing a significant cultural shift.