Trump takes control of the Kennedy Center, leading to Ben Folds' resignation and the appointment of Richard Grenell.
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Updated Jul 22
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What happened
Trump takes control of the Kennedy Center, leading to Ben Folds' resignation and the appointment of Richard Grenell.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Folds testified before Blumenthal, and Republicans heckled Yasmin Williams during the center's crisis.1 source
Trump assumes chairman role at Kennedy Center, leading to Folds' resignation.1 source
Ben Folds resigned from the Kennedy Center amid political turmoil, despite having booked other artists.1 source
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- Legislators are sponsoring bills and seeking status answers to block the demolition of the Kennedy Center.
- Donald Trump drives the renovation of the White House structure while also criticizing Joe Biden's attention to detail.
The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Kennedy Center
healthcare organization in Copenhagen, Denmark
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Ben Folds
American musician
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