What will a thin-skinned showman do with an institution central to Washington’s cultural life? One expectation is more country music.

After mostly steering clear of the national cultural center during his first term, Trump has moved quickly to take control as he returns to office.

Donald Trump said that he will oust board members of the Kennedy Center, while naming himself as its new chairman. David Rubenstein is the current chairman of the center and agreed to stay in that role through 2026.