Ric Grenell Uncovers $26 Million in ‘Fake Revenue’ at Kennedy Center — Vows Criminal Charges for Biden Appointees

President Trump’s choice to run the Kennedy Center has said he has found $26 million in fraudulent revenue.

Addressing several board members during a dinner in the White House’s State Dining Room, Grenell stated that a review of the center’s budgets from the past two years had uncovered what he described as “$26 million in phantom revenue—fake revenue.”

“It’s criminal,” Grenell said. “We’re going to refer this to the U.S. attorney’s office here.”

SHOCKING! Ric Grenell just revealed the new CFO of The Kennedy Center went through the 2024 & 2025 budgets and found $26 MILLION in PHANTOM REVENUE. FAKE REVENUE! This is now being referred to the U.S. Attorneys Office. @RichardGrenell pic.twitter.com/fW4wjJnPwE

— George Balfour-Kinnear (@balfourUK) May 20, 2025

The board’s former chairman, David M. Rubenstein, has denied any wrongdoing.