Trump Declares Himself Chair of Kennedy Center, Dismisses Board Members

President Trump announced plans to overhaul the Kennedy Center's leadership, citing disagreements over its cultural direction and programming.

President Trump announced on Truth Social that he would remove several Kennedy Center board members, including Chairman David Rubenstein, and appoint himself as chairman.
Trump criticized past programming at the Kennedy Center, specifically citing drag performances, and promised changes to align with his vision for a 'Golden Age in Arts and Culture.'
The Kennedy Center stated it had not received formal communication from the White House but confirmed that some board members had been notified of their termination.
The Kennedy Center's governance, established in 1958, allows presidents to appoint board members, but the chairperson is typically elected by the board itself.
This marks an unprecedented move in the Kennedy Center's history, raising questions about the legality and implications of Trump's actions.