Trump Fires Kennedy Center Board, Declares "Golden Age" for Arts

WASHINGTON D.C. - In a surprise move, President Donald Trump has announced the immediate termination of multiple individuals from the Kennedy Center's Board of Trustees, including the Chairman. Trump cited a "lack of shared vision" for a "Golden Age in Arts and Culture" as the reason for the dismissals. In a statement, Trump declared, 

We will soon announce a new Board, with an amazing Chairman, DONALD J. TRUMP! 

The move comes after Trump publicly criticized the Kennedy Center for hosting drag shows last year, labeling them as "specifically targeting our youth." Trump has promised that this will no longer be the case, stating, 

The Kennedy Center is an American Jewel, and must reflect the brightest STARS on its stage from all across our Nation.

He concluded his statement with a characteristically optimistic outlook, declaring,

For the Kennedy Center, THE BEST IS YET TO COME!

The implications of Trump's actions remain unclear. Critics have called the move politically motivated and an attempt to censor artistic expression, while supporters view it as a step towards restoring "traditional American values" in the arts. 

The Kennedy Center has yet to release an official statement on the matter, but the news has sparked widespread controversy and discussion within the arts community.