President Donald Trump said on Monday that he has selected Richard Grenell to become the interim executive director of the John F. Kennedy Center. Grenell is currently serving as an envoy for special missions.
Trump said he would name himself as the chair and planned to announce a new board for the Kennedy Center soon.
“Ric shares my vision for a GOLDEN AGE of American Arts and Culture, and will be overseeing the daily operations of the Center,” the president stated in a social media post.
In his statement, Trump signaled that he aims to eliminate “drag shows, or other anti-American propaganda” from programs hosted by the Washington-based cultural center….