Kennedy Center’s Interim Director Personally Insults Musician Inquiring About Canceled Shows
Since Donald Trump took over the Kennedy Center in February and named himself chairman of the Board of Trustees, more than 20 shows scheduled for the venue have been canceled. In response, local musician Yasmin Williams emailed the interim executive director, Richard Grenell, to ask for clarity about Trump’s reaction to artists canceling shows and any operational changes implemented behind the scenes. As shown in screenshots posted to Williams’ Instagram, Grenell did not take kindly to her inquiry and went on an unhinged rant.
“I tried emailing him to go to the direct source for my questions (since news articles discussing the Kennedy Center happenings are often times conflicting) and was treated like this,” Williams explained in the caption of her post. “I hope posting this email thread illuminates the terrible folks who are now leading the Kennedy Center. I’ve had so many amazing career and life highlights at...
“I tried emailing him to go to the direct source for my questions (since news articles discussing the Kennedy Center happenings are often times conflicting) and was treated like this,” Williams explained in the caption of her post. “I hope posting this email thread illuminates the terrible folks who are now leading the Kennedy Center. I’ve had so many amazing career and life highlights at...
- 4/9/2025
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
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