President Trump announced that he would soon remove several members of the Kennedy Center board and set up himself as chairman.
Trump, 78, has set up a new committee in support of his “golden age of art and culture” and previously hosted the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington. He said he would blow up children who “target” it.
“In my direction, we'll make the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC great again,” Chief Commander said. I wrote it in the Truth Social Post Friday night.
“I have decided to quickly close multiple individuals from the board, including the chairman who does not share our vision for the golden age of arts and culture,” he continued. “We'll be announcing a new board meeting soon. Great Chairman, Donald J. Trump!”
“Last year, the Kennedy Center featured a drug show that was specifically targeted at our youth. This stops. The Kennedy Center is an American gem and has the brightest stars on stage from our nation. It has to be reflected. The best ones haven't come yet for the Kennedy Center!”
The center's board of directors has 36 trustees, including Chondalaimes, creator of “Grey's Anatomy,” singer John Baptiste, and former White House press secretary Carine Jean Pierre.
It's unclear who will get the boots, but Trump's latest decision will expel billionaire philanthropist David Rubenstein, the current Kennedy Center president.
The Carlisle Group co-founder was appointed to the board by President George W. Bush. He was later reappointed to President Obama and Biden. According to the Wall Street Journal.
A Kennedy Center spokesman said in a statement to the Post: “The Kennedy Center is aware of posts made by Potus on social media recently.”
“We have not received any official communication from the White House regarding changes to the board. We are aware that some members of our board have received termination notices from the administration. Masu.”
According to the governance of the Centre, which was established by the Council in 1958, the chair was appointed by the Council, the Centre added.
“There is nothing in the Centre law that prevents the new administration from replacing board members. However, this is the first time that such action has been taken on the Kennedy Center Board of Directors.”
Friday's news comes more than a week after Kennedy Center President Deborah Lutter announced plans to step down at the end of the year after more than a decade of helm.
“I'm not excited,” Latter, 68. He told the Washington Post.
“If anything, I'm a bit sad. But I know this is the right time.”
During his first stint as president, Trump was in the habit of skipping the award ceremony for the star-studded Kennedy Center Honorary Award.
First Ladies Melania Trump, Dr. Jil Biden, Michelle Obama, Laura Bush, and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are currently serving as chairs of honor.
Hosting over 2,000 events each year at many stages, the Kennedy Center is the official home of the National Symphony Orchestra and the Washington National Opera.
