The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts underwent a major overhaul this week as President Trump removed all Biden-appointed board members, named himself chairman, and dismissed center president Deborah F. Rutter. This shake-up has prompted protests from performers concerned about a potential shift towards Trump's preferences, jeopardizing the center's tradition of pluralism. Experts are also questioning the center’s financial viability, given its semi-independent status and reliance on federal funding for operational upkeep rather than programming, which may be strained by the new administration's direction.
President Trump has purged the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts board, raising concerns about artistic freedom and financial stability among experts.
The abrupt takeover has led to fears regarding the center's commitment to pluralism and free expression, amid a critical examination of its funding sources.
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