President Trump's recent takeover of the Kennedy Center has prompted discussions about rewriting the process for selecting honorees. Traditionally, since 1978, the center operated without presidential interference, honoring a diverse range of artist achievements at its annual gala. In a move shaking this status quo, Trump has installed a loyalist as president and replaced board members with his appointed choices. The upcoming board meeting will address a resolution granting Trump authority to appoint the selection committee, allowing him to exert significant influence over future honorees, thereby challenging decades of bipartisan traditions at the Center.
President Trump's chairmanship at the Kennedy Center marks a significant shift in how honorees will be selected, aiming for greater influence in the process.
Historically, the Kennedy Center operated without presidential interference, but Trump's proposed changes would fundamentally alter this precedent.
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