Ben Folds Resigns From National Symphony Orchestra Post
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Ben Folds Resigns From National Symphony Orchestra Post

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Musician Ben Folds resigned as artistic advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra, citing concerns about potential repercussions for artists he booked should Donald Trump gain influence over the Kennedy Center. He voiced these concerns Tuesday during a congressional hearing.

Folds testified at a congressional hearing on Tuesday, explaining his decision to step down from his role. According to Folds, he feared that artists he invited to perform with the National Symphony Orchestra would be vulnerable to “retribution” if Trump were to exert control over the Kennedy Center.

“I could not trust that artists I booked … would be safe from retribution,” Folds stated. This concern appears to have been a primary driver behind his resignation, suggesting he believed a change in leadership at the Kennedy Center under a potential Trump administration could lead to negative consequences for those associated with performances he organized.

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