Trump Solidifies Control Over Kennedy Center During First Board Meeting

President Trump outlines plans to reshape the Kennedy Center's programming and address financial challenges after appointing allies to its leadership.

President Trump presided over his first Kennedy Center board meeting, emphasizing the need to reform its programming and financial management.
Trump criticized the center's structural design, calling its facilities poorly managed and pledging to 'fix' the institution.
Artists, including the cast of 'Hamilton,' have canceled performances in protest of Trump's leadership and cultural agenda.
Vice President JD Vance was booed by audience members during a recent National Symphony Orchestra performance at the Kennedy Center.
Trump plans to influence the Kennedy Center Honors selection process, consolidating control over the institution's prestigious awards.