Donald Trump announced that Matt Floca has been tapped to serve as the executive director of the Kennedy Center, amid reports that Ric Grenell, who has led the arts institution for more than a year, would be exiting.
Trump seemingly confirmed Grenell’s departure in a Truth Social post.
Trump posted on Truth Social, “I am pleased to announce that Matt Floca, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors, will be named the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director, of THE TRUMP KENNEDY CENTER where, as Vice President of Operations, Matt has helped us achieve tremendous progress in bringing the Center to the highest level of Excellence! A Complete Reconstruction of THE TRUMP KENNEDY CENTER will begin after the July 4th Celebration, with a scheduled Grand Re-Opening in approximately two years. Ric Grenell has done an excellent job in helping to coordinate various elements of the Center during the transition period, and I want to thank him for the outstanding work he has done. THE TRUMP KENNEDY CENTER will be, at its completion, the finest facility of its kind anywhere in the World! President DONALD J. TRUMP”
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A Kennedy Center spokesperson did not immediately return a request for comment.
Grenell plans to exit his role as president of the center on Monday, Axios first reported, as the board of the center, chaired by the president, reviews plans for its two year closure and renovation. Floca has been VP of operations at the center.
More to come.
