President Trump has officially been elected chairman of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, announcing the decision with enthusiasm on social media. Following a purge of Biden appointees, the center is now entirely composed of Trump's loyalists, including notable figures such as Susie Wiles and Usha Vance. The longtime president of the center, Deborah F. Rutter, has announced her departure as Trump appoints Richard Grenell as interim executive director, indicating a significant transformation in the center's leadership and governance structure.
Mr. Trump posted on social media: It is a Great Honor to be Chairman of The Kennedy Center, especially with this amazing Board of Trustees.
The Kennedy Center did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The Kennedy Center, which has historically been run by bipartisan boards in the past, posted a revised list of board members.
The new board members include a litany of Trump loyalists, including the president's chief of staff, Susie Wiles, and Usha Vance, the wife of Vice President JD Vance.
At the same time, the center's longtime president, Deborah F. Rutter, announced to staff that she was stepping down.
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