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Ric Grenell steps down as Kennedy Center president
Ric Grenell is departing as president of the Kennedy Center and will be succeeded by Matt Floca, the vice president of facilities operations. The transition is expected to be announced at a White House board meeting on Monday. The Kennedy Center is preparing for a two-year shutdown for renovations.
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Coverage
Axios
routine leadership transition
Exclusive: Ric Grenell departing as Kennedy Center head
PBS NewsHour
controversial departure amid artist exodus
Trump announces Ric Grenell is stepping down as Kennedy Center's president
Fact breakdown
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Ric Grenell is stepping down as Kennedy Center president on Monday
Trump announced via social media post, first reported by Axios
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Matt Floca will succeed Grenell as president
Both outlets report this leadership change
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The Kennedy Center is preparing for a two-year shutdown for renovations
Both outlets report the upcoming closure
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The announcement will be made at a White House board meeting on Monday
Both outlets cite this timing
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Many artists canceled performances and withdrew from the Kennedy Center under Grenell's leadership
PBS reports Hamilton canceled performances, Issa Rae and Louise Penny withdrew
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The facility was renamed the Trump Kennedy Center
Both outlets confirm the name change