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Trump says Ric Grenell will be Kennedy Center’s interim executive director

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By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said Monday he is naming Ric Grenell, a longtime confidant already serving in multiple administration positions, to lead the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on a temporary basis after declaring himself the institution’s chairman late last we…

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  1. Deadline

    Donald Trump Says He’s Naming Ric Grenell To Serve As Acting Executive Director Of The Kennedy Center — Update (opens Deadline)

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    Donald Trump's move to fire about half of the board of the Kennedy Center was reflected in the arts organization's roster.

  2. The Guardian

    Trump names loyalist Ric Grenell as interim Kennedy Center leader (opens The Guardian)

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    President says America First ally will oversee operations amid concern about politicization of top US cultural center

  3. KTVZ Bend

    Trump says Ric Grenell will be Kennedy Center’s interim executive director (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said Monday he is naming Ric Grenell, a longtime confidant already serving in multiple administration positions, to lead the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on a temporary basis after declaring himself the institution’s chairman late last we…

  4. Breitbart News

    Trump Taps Richard Grenell as Kennedy Center Interim Executive Director (opens Breitbart News)

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    President Donald Trump has named Richard Grenell, his envoy for Special Missions, as the Kennedy Center's interim executive director.

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