New board elects Trump chair and removes president Deborah Rutter
Reporting and findings
- reported
The newly constituted board elected Trump chair, removed longtime president Deborah Rutter and named Richard Grenell interim president. Reuters reported that the board had 31 members after the replacement of Biden appointees.
- Reuters via Investing.com: Kennedy Center board, with Trump as the new chair, fires its presidentReuters paragraphs 1–15, board election, dismissal and composition
Summary and current status
Trump remains chair; Richard Grenell later led the institution
People and organizations
- John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing ArtsInstitution undergoing leadership replacement
- Dana Blumberg KraftNewly appointed trustee
- Donald J. TrumpNewly elected board chair