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Kennedy Center President's Account Hacked Amid Opera Split

1/11/2026

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Richard Grenell, President of the Kennedy Center, announced on January 10, 2026, that his X account was hacked, deleting posts about Washington National Opera's exit.
He said he alerted X about the hack and plans to recover and repost the deleted content.
The Washington National Opera terminated its affiliation with the Kennedy Center after more than 50 years, citing several canceled shows since the Trump administration took control.

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Story summary

Richard Grenell, President of the Kennedy Center, announced on January 10, 2026, that his X account was hacked, deleting posts about Washington National Opera's exit.
He said he alerted X about the hack and plans to recover and repost the deleted content.
The Washington National Opera terminated its affiliation with the Kennedy Center after more than 50 years, citing several canceled shows since the Trump administration took control.