Richard Grenell stepping down as Trump Kennedy Center president
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Richard Grenell, a veteran Republican adviser on foreign policy, who led significant transformations at the Kennedy Center that led to numerous artists distancing themselves from the renowned arts venue, is set to resign as the institution’s president.

The news was initially reported by Axios on Friday and subsequently verified by a source with knowledge of the situation, who spoke on the condition of anonymity as the information had not been officially disclosed yet.

This announcement is expected to be made during a board meeting planned for Monday at the White House.


A woman walks in front of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts with "THE DONALD J. TRUMP AND" edited into the building's name.
A woman walks outside The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center For The Performing Arts on Feb. 2, 2026, in Washington. AP

Matt Floca, who currently serves as the vice president of facilities operations, is anticipated to take over Grenell’s role.

Grenell’s resignation coincides with the Kennedy Center’s plans to undergo a two-year renovation starting this summer.


Richard Grenell speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in front of an "AWAKE NOT WOKE" sign.
Richard Grenell, former acting Director of the United States National Intelligence, speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at The Rosen Shingle Creek on February 25, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. Getty Images

Grenell played a pivotal role in President Donald Trump’s efforts to significantly revamp the Kennedy Center shortly after his return to office.

A month into his administration, Trump ousted the Kennedy Center’s leadership, filled the board of trustees with his supporters and announced he had been elected the board’s chair.

More recently, Trump attached his name to the building.

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