President Donald Trump announced he would fire members of the board of trustees for the Kennedy Center and assume the role of chairman, influencing the institution's programming. Amid his controversial moves during his second term, Trump pledged to eliminate events featuring drag performers, arguing for a cultural 'Golden Age.' The Kennedy Center acknowledged Trump's social media post but noted it had not received official communication regarding these changes. The decision to remove board members marks a significant precedent in the Center's history of governance, potentially infringing on artistic freedoms.
This is about who gets to exist in public spaces and whose stories get to be told on America's stage.
We will soon announce a new Board, with an amazing Chairman, DONALD J. TRUMP!
We are aware that some members of our board have received termination notices from the administration.
There is nothing in the Center's statute that would prevent a new administration from replacing board members.
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