Trump announced that former acting DNI director Richard Grenell would lead the Kennedy Center. Board members received termination letters and their names were removed from the center’s website.

President Donald Trump said Monday he is naming Ric Grenell, a longtime confidant already serving in multiple administration positions, to lead the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on a temporary basis after declaring himself the institution’s chairman late last week.

Donald Trump's move to fire about half of the board of the Kennedy Center was reflected in the arts organization's roster.