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Trump Fires Kennedy Center Board Members, Announces Plan to Install Himself as New Chair

HeadlineFeb 10, 2025

Back in Washington, D.C., Donald Trump has moved to take over the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. On Friday, Trump fired numerous board members and said he would become the new chair of the Kennedy Center.

Meanwhile, the National Endowment for the Arts has shut down a grant program aimed at underserved groups and communities. The NEA under Trump says it is looking to fund more projects celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.

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