Trump's installation as chair follows a board vote and the termination of Kennedy Center President Deborah F. Rutter's contract. Richard Grenell, a former Trump ambassador, has been named interim president.
showrunner and Shondaland CEO was also treasurer of the arts institution. Her resignation follows President Trump ’s election as chair of the Kennedy Cente after a vote from the board. The board also terminated the contract of Kennedy Center President Deborah F. Rutter and announced Richard Grenell, formerly Trump ’s ambassador to Germany, as interim president.
Rutter, who had been the Kennedy Center’s third president, serving in the position since 2014, had previously announced plans to step down at the end of 2025.'The Residence': Uzo Aduba Attempts to Solve a Murder at the White House in Teaser for Shondaland Whodunnit Series multiple board members at the Kennedy Center, including chairman David M. Rubenstein, and planned to install himself as chair.
Fourteen new Kennedy Center Board of Trustee members were announced Wednesday including Trump, Susie Wiles, Dan Scavino, Allison Lutnick, Lynda Lomangino, Mindy Levine, Usha Vance, Pamela Gross, John Falconetti, Cheri Summerall, Sergio Gor, Emilia May Fanjul, Patricia Duggan and Dana Blumberg. The Kennedy Center oversees the National Symphony Orchestra, as well as the Washington National Opera, in addition to presenting theatrical shows, the Kennedy Center Honors and more.Danielle Directo-Meston. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. // This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the GoogleThe Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2025 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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