Trump appoints Usha Vance as trustee of Kennedy Center
What's the story
United States President Donald Trump has appointed Vice President JD Vance's wife, Usha Vance, as a trustee of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
The decision comes after Trump sacked several members from the center, accusing them of not aligning with his vision for a "Golden Age in Arts and Culture."
He also criticized past performances at the arts center, particularly drag shows which he vowed "will stop."
Vision controversy
Trump's vision for Kennedy Center sparked controversy
Trump called the Kennedy Center "woke" during a conversation aboard Air Force One on February 11.
When the reporter asked him if he had attended any shows at the center, Trump admitted he had not but said he had received "reports."
The comments were widely criticized after being shared on social media platforms.
Future plans
Trump's vision for future performances at Kennedy Center
Trump envisions the Kennedy Center hosting performances that appeal to "a broader, more inclusive and more balanced audience."
A source told CBS News that Trump doesn't want productions to embrace "woke culture," which he thinks they have done in the past.
This would mark a major shift in the direction of the center's programming.
Trump was elected as the center's chairman on Thursday with the help of his loyalists. In protest, acclaimed writer-producer Shonda Rhimes resigned from her treasurer position.
Trustee profile
Who is Usha Vance, the new trustee of Kennedy Center
The Second Lady of the US, Usha Vance, who is of Indian origin, is an alumna of the University of Cambridge. She studied on a scholarship from Microsoft founder Bill Gates.
Trump has previously praised Usha, calling her "brilliant" and "smarter" than her husband. He even joked about wishing he could have chosen her for vice president instead of Vance.