Trump Taps Homocon Ric Grenell As Kennedy Center Director: “No More Drag Shows Or Other Propaganda”

“I am pleased to announce that Ric Grenell will serve as the Interim Executive Director of The Kennedy Center. Ric shares my Vision for a GOLDEN AGE of American Arts and Culture, and will be overseeing the daily operations of the Center. NO MORE DRAG SHOWS, OR OTHER ANTI-AMERICAN PROPAGANDA — ONLY THE BEST. RIC, WELCOME TO SHOW BUSINESS!” – Trump, posting to Truth Social. On Sunday, Trump named himself chairman of the Kennedy Center.

In November 2024, Trump named Grenell to the nebulous role of “envoy for special missions.” Earlier that month it was reported that prominent influencers were offered five-figure payments to promote Grenell as secretary of state, a nomination that ultimately went to Marco Rubio.

As I reported at the time, Grenell was fired days after joining the 2012 Romney campaign when anti-LGBTQ hate groups screamed about a gay person working for a presidential candidate. 

Before the 2024 election, Grenell claimed that Trump would get half of the LGBTQ vote, but exit polls showed that number to be only 13%.