President Trump is set to dismiss members of the Kennedy Center board, aiming to assert control over the prominent cultural institution amidst a tense relationship with the arts community. The upcoming changes may include recent Biden appointees and discussions regarding Trump's own potential role as chair. Unlike his first term, Trump intends to engage with the arts and counter artist protests that previously led to his absence from key events. This reflects a shift towards a more combative stance towards the cultural elite.
The attitude is different this time. The attitude is Go fuck yourself, said one of the people familiar with the planning. It's ridiculous for four years for Trump and Melania to say, 'We're not going to the Kennedy Center because Robert De Niro doesn't like us.'
Trump is making clear that he will not be sidelined again from the most celebrated cultural institution in Washington.
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