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Trump Set to Remove Grenell from Kennedy Center Role

3/13/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to remove Richard Grenell as head of the Kennedy Center, per sources.
Grenell's tenure has faced high-profile cancellations and financial strain during the Kennedy Center's two-year renovation.
Some view Grenell as a poor arts fit, while others say he aligned with Trump's vision.
The departure is described as a transition as the center prepares for construction, with a replacement not yet named.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to remove Richard Grenell as head of the Kennedy Center, per sources.
Grenell's tenure has faced high-profile cancellations and financial strain during the Kennedy Center's two-year renovation.
Some view Grenell as a poor arts fit, while others say he aligned with Trump's vision.
The departure is described as a transition as the center prepares for construction, with a replacement not yet named.