Shonda Rhimes Resigns From Kennedy Center After Donald Trump’s Takeover Of Performing Arts Institution

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 30: Shonda Rhimes visits The Queen’s Ball: A Bridgerton Experience in New York on April 30, 2023. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Netflix

Shonda Rhimes, who had been treasurer of the Kennedy Center, has resigned from the board following Donald Trump’s takeover of the arts institution.

“Please be advised that as of today, Shonda Rhimes has resigned from the board of the Kennedy Center,” a spokesperson for the writer producer said.

Rhimes had been appointed to the board by President Barack Obama and was serving as one of the officers.

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