"The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., will close in July for two years, Donald Trump announced Sunday, saying the center needs renovations. But its reputation is what seems to need renovation, given that major acts have canceled and ticket sales have tanked since Trump took over the once-esteemed venue. Open since 1971, it had already undergone a renovation and expansion in 2019. Here's what's happened to the center in the past year."
"He fired several board members appointed by President Joe Biden, including former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, award-winning musician Jon Batiste, and billionaire philanthropist David Rubenstein. New Trump-appointed board members included Second Lady Usha Vance, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, and Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino. Trump also fired Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter and appointed former ambassador Richard Grenell, one of his few gay supporters, as interim executive director."
Donald Trump announced the John F. Kennedy Center will close in July for two years for renovations. Major acts have canceled and ticket sales have dropped since Trump replaced the board and made himself chairman. Trump objected to family-friendly drag shows and removed several Biden-appointed board members, including Karine Jean-Pierre, Jon Batiste, and David Rubenstein. He appointed new board members such as Second Lady Usha Vance, Susie Wiles, and Dan Scavino. Trump fired Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter and named Richard Grenell interim executive director. Some events were canceled by management, while many performers avoided association with the Trump-run center.
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