“According to the governance of the center established by the Congress in 1958, the president of the Board is appointed by the members of the same. Although there is nothing that prevents a new administration from replacing the members, this would be the first time it is taken Such action, “he said in a statement posted on his website.
Trump announced on Friday in his social network, Truth Social, who had decided to say goodbye “immediately” several people from the Board of Directors, including the president, for not sharing, in his opinion his vision, “of a golden age in the arts and culture “.
“We will soon announce a new board of directors, with an incredible president, Donald Trump!”
The US president also advanced changes in programming, criticizing that there would have been “drag shows” directed for youth and ensuring that “the best is yet to come!” when its goal of bringing “the brightest stars” of the entire nation to its stages is fulfilled.
Historically, the members of the Board of Directors of the Kennedy Center have been appointed by both Democrats and Republicans. The Financial and Philanthropro David M. Rubenstein, appointed by George W.bush (2001-2009) more than a decade and that was going to be in office until September 2026.
The Kennedy center, located in Washington, said Not having received “Official Communications of the White House” Regarding the announced changes, but it was noted that some members of its Board have received notifications of the administration’s cessation. “The institution wanted to record in addition to” a unique public-private association. “
Although it has the support of annual federal assignments for the maintenance and conservation of the building as a federal commemorative monument, which is equivalent to about 16 % of its operational budget, support for artistic programming, as it stressed, comes from the sale of tickets, donations, rental income and other sources.