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Former curator claims Kennedy Center is "closing under the cover of renovations"

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April 21, 2026

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In a recent article in The Atlantic, former Kennedy Center curator Josef Palermo revealed what he observed during his 10 months there as President Trump tightened his grip on the cultural institution. Palermo joins CBS News to discuss.

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Former curator claims Kennedy Center is "closing under the cover of renovations" · Margaret Brennan · Sentinel