Kennedy Center president departs after Trump becomes Board of Trustees chair

Category: Politics

The Trump administration has appointed Donald Trump as the new chair of the Kennedy Center's Board of Trustees, replacing David Rubenstein. Following this decision, Deborah F. Rutter announced her immediate departure as president of the Kennedy Center. Rutter emphasized the importance of artistic expression in American democracy in her statement. The Kennedy Center has also welcomed 14 new board members, including Trump and several White House officials, while Richard Grennell has been appointed as the interim president.

Keywords: Kennedy Center, Donald Trump, Deborah Rutter

Source: NBC4 Washington

Update At: 2/13/2025

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