Ric Grenell is set to step down from his role at the Trump-era Kennedy Center in the coming weeks, after helping oversee a transition period under Donald Trump.
Trump praised Grenell’s work, while Grenell defended the administration’s handling of the center, claiming it was financially strained and in poor physical condition when they took over. Planned renovations are expected to close the facility for an extended period.
The situation has sparked political back-and-forth, including criticism from Sheldon Whitehouse, highlighting ongoing partisan disagreements over the center’s management and condition.
