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Kennedy Center’s new programming head resigns days after hire was announced

Kevin Couch resigned amid ongoing cancellations and instability linked to the Kennedy Center's politicization, with two top programming heads leaving in four months, reports show.

  • Kevin Couch has resigned as the Kennedy Center's Senior Vice President of Artistic Programming less than a week after his appointment was announced on January 16.
  • Couch confirmed his resignation to The Washington Post but did not provide further comments about the reason for his departure.
  • The Kennedy Center has faced boycotts and cancellations from artists due to President Donald Trump's involvement with the institution.
  • Donald Trump claimed on Truth Social that he is trying to save the Kennedy Center from its ongoing financial struggles.
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The Washington Post broke the news in on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
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