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Ric Grenell Named Interim Executive Director Of The Kennedy Center

Then former President Donald Trump speaks next to Richard Grenell during a presidential election campaign event at a farm in Smithton, Pa., Sept. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

President Donald Trump has announced the appointment of Ric Grenell as the Interim Executive Director of The Kennedy Center. Grenell, a longtime confidant of Trump, will be overseeing the daily operations of the institution on a temporary basis. This decision comes after Trump declared himself as the chairman of The Kennedy Center last week.

In a statement on Truth Social, Trump expressed his pleasure in naming Grenell to the position, emphasizing their shared vision for a 'GOLDEN AGE of American Arts and Culture.' Trump also highlighted that under Grenell's leadership, the focus will be on promoting the best of American arts and culture, with a clear stance against what he referred to as 'anti-American propaganda.'

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