Grenell assumed leadership of the Kennedy Center in February 2025 after Trump moved to remake the institution's board and leadership, installing allies and describing the changes as part of what he called a coming "golden age" for American arts and culture. His tenure quickly became one of the most politically contentious periods in the center's modern history.
The left is boycotting the Arts because Trump is supporting the Arts. But we will not let them cancel shows without consequences. The Arts are for everyone and the Left is mad about it. The left is boycotting the Arts because Trump is supporting the Arts. But we will not let them cancel shows without consequences. The Arts are for everyone and the Left is mad about it. https://t.co/zej4PnBNtz Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) December 27, 2025
Lorde is among the latest wave of artists joining the No Music for Genocide campaign, which urges musicians to geo-block their music in Israel in solidarity with the Palestinian people. Caribou, Hayley Williams, Dry Cleaning, Marina, Caroline, Diiv, Duval Timothy, Idles, Muna, Paloma Faith, Obongjayar, Marc Rebillet, Tokimonsta, 454, Pinegrove, and Skee Mask have also removed or pledged to remove their music from streaming services in the country.
