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Ric Grenell stepping down as Kennedy Center president

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Richard Grenell, the longtime Republican foreign policy adviser who instituted far reaching changes at the Kennedy Center that prompted many artists to abandon the iconic performing arts venue, will step down as the institution's president.

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  1. Variety

    Richard Grenell to Step Down as Kennedy Center President Amid Institutional Turmoil (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    President Donald Trump announced that Richard Grenell will step down as Kennedy Center president after over a year in the position.

  2. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Trump loyalist Ric Grenell stepping down as head of Kennedy Center (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    Ric Grenell, a longtime ally of Trump, is stepping down from his post as head of the Kennedy Center ahead of the venue's two-year renovation project.

  3. New York Post

    Richard Grenell stepping down as Trump Kennedy Center president (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Richard Grenell, the longtime Republican foreign policy adviser who oversaw far reaching changes at the Kennedy Center that prompted many artists to abandon the iconic performing arts venue, will step down as the institution’s president.

  4. CNN

    Exclusive: Trump is preparing to replace Ric Grenell as head of the Kennedy Center (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    President Donald Trump is expected to remove Richard Grenell as head of the Kennedy Center, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

  5. The Daily Caller

    Kennedy Center Faces Leadership Change (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Kennedy Center President Ric Grenell will be stepping down from his position overseeing the national cultural center.

  6. Deadline

    Trump Announces New Leader For Kennedy Center As Ric Grenell Exits (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    The president named Matt Floca as executive director.

  7. WTOP Washington DC

    Trump ally Ric Grenell stepping down as Kennedy Center president (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    Richard Grenell, the longtime Republican foreign policy adviser who oversaw far reaching changes at the Kennedy Center that prompted many artists to abandon the iconic performing arts venue, will step down as the institution’s president.

  8. CBS News

    Trump announces Ric Grenell stepping aside as Kennedy Center president (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Matt Floca will be the new CEO and executive director of the Kennedy Center, President Trump announced.

  9. Newsweek

    Who is Matt Floca? Trump's new Kennedy Center CEO as Richard Grenell leaves (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    President Trump makes another change at the Kennedy Center as he prepares for reconstruction.

  10. Los Angeles Times

    Trump replaces Kennedy Center president Richard Grenell, marking the end of a controversial tenure (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    President Trump announced Friday that Kennedy Center president Richard Grenell will be replaced by Matt Floca, the vice president of facilities operations at the center.

  11. WMUR

    Ric Grenell stepping down as Kennedy Center president (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Richard Grenell, the longtime Republican foreign policy adviser who instituted far reaching changes at the Kennedy Center that prompted many artists to abandon the iconic performing arts venue, will step down as the institution's president.

  12. Fox News

    Trump Kennedy Center's new leader revealed as Ric Grenell exits top role (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Ric Grenell is leaving his role as Kennedy Center president as the performing arts organization shuts down for extended renovations, with Matt Floca replacing him.

  13. Rolling Stone

    Kennedy Center Chief Richard Grenell Out as Trump Touts New Appointee (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Richard Grenell has been replaced as president of the rebranded Trump Kennedy Center; Trump has appointed Matt Floca in Grenell's place.

  14. Washington Examiner

    Trump says Grenell done at Kennedy Center, reveals new leader (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Trump announced on Friday that Grenell will be succeeded by Matt Floca, the center’s vice president of facilities operations.

  15. The Guardian

    Trump announces Ric Grenell departure as Kennedy Center head (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    President thanks Grenell for ‘outstanding work’ and says Matt Floca, vice-president of operations, will take over

  16. The Hollywood Reporter

    Trump Confirms New Leadership at Kennedy Center, Departure of Ric Grenell (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Trump posted on social media Friday that Matt Floca would take over as executive director of the Kennedy Center, as Ric Grenell departs.

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