The president, who recently had himself installed as the center’s chairman, has called a meeting of its board to approve changes that would give him more input in the process.

After expressing dissatisfaction with the Kennedy Center's presentations and installing loyalists on its board who elected him chairman, President Trump is moving to give himself more control over the selection of the artists to be honored in its televised awards gala—an event he boycotted during his first term.

U.S. President Donald Trump will visit the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Monday after ousting its leadership, taking over as chair, and seeking to put his stamp on the renowned arts institution.