President Trump's recent appointment as chairman of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has triggered significant backlash from the cultural community, resulting in multiple resignations from the center's board and staff. Following Trump’s purge of Biden-era appointees, several well-known artists, such as soprano Renée Fleming, have stepped down or announced their departures in support of ousted leaders. This sweeping leadership change has raised concerns about potential impacts on the center's reputation and operations as it aligns more closely with the former president's loyalists.
The renowned soprano said Wednesday that she would step down as an artistic adviser to the Kennedy Center... I think it right to depart as well.
The new board, stacked with Trump loyalists, elected Mr. Trump chairman and fired the Kennedy Center's longtime president, Deborah F. Rutter.
Ms. Fleming is still scheduled to perform at a Kennedy Center concert in May celebrating American composers... presented by Washington National Opera.
The singer and songwriter said he would resign his post as an adviser to the National Symphony Orchestra... given developments at the Kennedy Center.
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