The Kennedy Center is Washington’s premier performing arts center, and its board includes several cultural and political elites.
WASHINGTON – On February 7, President Donald Trump said he would fire the chairman of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Arts in Washington, DC, and several councillors, and nominate himself as the new chairman of the board.
Opened in 1971, the Kennedy Center is a major venue for Washington’s performing arts. Every year, we recognize our lifelong contributions to American culture and hold the Kennedy Center honors, one of the most prestigious performing arts awards in the United States. The Center includes several former officials designed by the Act of Congress, including the appointees of the US president and several former civil servants designed by the Act of Congress, Mike Johnson (R-La.), and Secretary Marco Rubio. is controlled by the board of directors including. , Senate majority leader John Tune (Rs.D.), and Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser.
“In my direction, we will make the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC again great. I have multiple individuals from the board, including the chairman who does not share our vision for the golden age of art and culture. I decided to close it soon,” Trump wrote. “We’ll be announcing a new board meeting soon. Great Chairman, Donald J. Trump!”
Trump denounced the committee of condemned conduct for allegedly allowing a nasty performance at the Kennedy Center. “Last year, the Kennedy Center featured a drug show that was specifically targeted at our youth, which stops,” he wrote. “The Kennedy Center is an American gem and must reflect the brightest stars on stage from across the country. For the Kennedy Center, the best ones haven’t come yet!”
The Kennedy Center did not immediately respond to requests for comment.