Trump replaces Ric Grenell as Kennedy Center head
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Trump replaced Kennedy Center head Ric Grenell with operations vice-president Matt Floca.
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President Trump announced he is replacing Ric Grenell as head of the Kennedy Center with Matt Floca, the center's current vice-president of operations. Trump thanked Grenell for his "outstanding work" in a social media post, while Floca was previously photographed in December personally overseeing the addition of Trump's name to the center's facade. Grenell's tenure prompted many artists to abandon the performing arts venue due to far-reaching changes he implemented. His departure comes as the Kennedy Center prepares to close this summer for a two-year renovation. Floca will now oversee the center during this major renovation period.
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Floca will oversee the Kennedy Center during its upcoming two-year renovation closure.
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