President Trump stated Friday that he’s appointing himself chairman of Washington’s Kennedy Heart for the performing arts to make it “nice once more” and is axing some members of the board.
In a Fact Social put up, Mr. Trump stated he’s terminating a number of members from the board of trustees, together with chairman David M. Rubenstein, as a result of they “don’t share our Imaginative and prescient for a Golden Age in Arts and Tradition.”
Mr. Trump is as a substitute putting in himself as the brand new chairman and stated a brand new board can be introduced quickly.
“Simply final 12 months, the Kennedy Heart featured Drag Reveals particularly focusing on our youth — THIS WILL STOP. The Kennedy Heart is an American Jewel, and should mirror the brightest STARS on its stage from all throughout our Nation,” he wrote. “For the Kennedy Heart, THE BEST IS YET TO COME!”
The Kennedy Heart is called for former President John F. Kennedy.
Mr. Rubenstein, a lawyer, businessman and philanthropist, is the co-founder of The Carlyle Group, a personal fairness agency. He’s additionally the proprietor and president of the Baltimore Orioles baseball crew.
In accordance with the Kennedy Heart web site, Mr. Rubenstein introduced he was going to retire in January 2025, however would keep on till September 2026. He was initially appointed to the board by former President George W. Bush and reappointed by former presidents Obama and Biden.
Mr. Biden attended the annual Kennedy Heart Honors for all 4 years of his presidency, however Mr. Trump declined to attend the glittering occasions throughout his first time period.
The board has 36 members, who’re at present break up evenly between Biden and Trump appointees. All members are appointed by presidents and serve six-year phrases.
A few of Mr. Biden’s appointees throughout his ultimate weeks included former White Home press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and political strategist Mike Donilon. One of many Trump appointees from his first time period is present Lawyer Common Pam Bondi.
The Washington Occasions has reached out to the Kennedy Heart for remark.
