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Coverage dated January 28, 2026

Kennedy Center official resigns less than two weeks after hiring

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Kevin Couch says he ‘resigned yesterday’, amid recent turmoil following a leadership overhaul initiated by Trump

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  1. Advocate

    Kennedy Center vice president steps down 12 days after appointment (opens Advocate)

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    Kevin Couch, who had been senior vice president of artistic programming at the Kennedy Center, has stepped down without comment.

  2. The Guardian

    Kennedy Center official resigns less than two weeks after hiring (opens The Guardian)

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    Kevin Couch says he ‘resigned yesterday’, amid recent turmoil following a leadership overhaul initiated by Trump

  3. Deadline

    Kennedy Center Programming Head Resigns Weeks After Hire Was Announced (opens Deadline)

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    Kevin Couch departed the arts institution, now controlled by Donald Trump.

  4. Variety

    Kennedy Center Artistic Director Kevin Couch Quits Less Than Two Weeks After His Hiring Was Announced (opens Variety)

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    Kevin Couch, a veteran live entertainment exec and musician, was announced as the head of artistic programming at the newly rechristened Trump Kennedy Center on Jan. 16. Less than two weeks later, Couch has stepped down from the post.

  5. NPR

    More staff shakeups at the Kennedy Center (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The departures include Kevin Couch, who was announced as the Kennedy Center's senior vice president of artistic planning less than two weeks ago.

  6. Jezebel

    Kennedy Center's Head Of Programming quits after 12 days (opens Jezebel)

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    Jezebel's feed description

    Kevin Couch's tenure ends after Philip Glass and Renée Fleming cancelled planned performances at the center.

  7. Washington Examiner

    Senior VP resigns from Kennedy Center soon after hiring was announced (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Senior VP of Artistic Programming Kevin Couch, whose appointment was announced in a Jan. 16 news release, confirmed his resignation.

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