US EditionSenate Democrats are investigating the Kennedy Center for 'cronyism, corruption'
- Senator Sheldon Whitehouse is investigating the Kennedy Center for alleged cronyism and corruption under Ric Grenell's leadership.
- Claims include significant discounts given to groups like the American Conservative Union Foundation and FIFA for venue rentals.
- Grenell has denied allegations of financial mismanagement, asserting that the center has a balanced budget and is apolitical.
- The investigation suggests that the center may be used as a slush fund and private club for Trump's friends and allies.
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Kennedy Center morphs into free venue for Trump's friends
No government institution is too big or too small for the Trump administration to try to destroy, use as a perk for loyalists, or both. Witness the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Long a shining example of public-private support for the arts,...
Senate Democrats are investigating the Kennedy Center for 'cronyism, corruption'
Senate Democrats say the new Kennedy Center leadership has led to "millions in lost revenue, luxury spending, and preferential treatment for Trump allies." The performing arts center denies the allegations.
Senate Democrats are investigating the Kennedy Center for 'cronyism, corruption'
Senate Democrats say the new Kennedy Center leadership has led to "millions in lost revenue, luxury spending, and preferential treatment for Trump allies." The performing arts center denies the allegations.
Kennedy Center Boss Melts Down Over Shock Corruption Probe
The NYT and the Senator’s letter writer are going to be embarrassed. We have a balanced budget, we’ve raised a whopping $117 MILLION under @realDonaldTrump – and FIFA has paid millions plus covered all expenses (the NYT made a gigantic mistake by assuming FIFA was a rental not a major Sponsor).” – The Daily Beast
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