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In a stunning move, President Donald Trump announced he is firing members of the Kennedy Center’s board of trustees and appointing himself as chairman—an unprecedented takeover of one of America’s most prestigious cultural institutions. He also vowed to reshape the center’s programming, specifically banning performances featuring drag artists.
A Bold Power Play in the Arts
Trump’s announcement, made via his social media platform, signals a major shift in the Kennedy Center’s governance. The institution confirmed that some board members received termination notices but emphasized that, under its 1958 congressional charter, the board—not the president—elects its own chair. If Trump follows through, it would be the first time in history a president has attempted to seize control of the Kennedy Center’s leadership.
The Fight Over Artistic Freedom
Trump justified his intervention by claiming last year’s Kennedy Center programming included drag performances "targeting our youth" and declared, "THIS WILL STOP." His remarks have ignited backlash from LGBTQ+ advocates and artists, who argue the move is a direct attack on free expression.
“This is about who gets to exist in public spaces and whose stories get to be told on America’s stage,” said Blaq Dinamyte, president of Qommittee, a national network of drag artists and allies. “Banning an entire art form is censorship, plain and simple.”
Political Shake-Up at the Kennedy Center
While Trump has not named all the board members he plans to remove, he has targeted current chairman David Rubenstein, a billionaire philanthropist appointed by Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden. The board also includes high-profile figures from both political parties, including Biden allies like White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and TV producer Shonda Rhimes, as well as Trump loyalists like former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi and musician Lee Greenwood.
The move marks another dramatic step in Trump’s second-term agenda, which has included sweeping federal agency cuts, funding freezes, and the rollback of diversity initiatives. The Kennedy Center now finds itself at the center of a cultural and political firestorm, with major questions looming over its future leadership and artistic direction.
