David Rubenstein
David Rubenstein is a prominent American businessman and philanthropist, co-founder and co-CEO of The Carlyle Group, a global investment firm. He has served as the chairman of the Kennedy Center board of trustees since 2010, having been appointed by President George W. Bush. Rubenstein is known for his extensive charitable work and contributions to the arts and culture, as well as his role in promoting historical preservation.
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Philanthropist David Rubenstein was mentioned as someone Trump fired from the Kennedy Center.
Трамп пошутил о планах сделать Гренландию и Венесуэлу штатами США — РБК
Russia· 2026-02-02
David Rubenstein is one of the founders of Carlyle and is known to have a long-standing relationship with American President Donald Trump.
Russlands Lukoil unter Sanktionen: Carlyle will Auslandgeschäft kaufen
Switzerland· 2026-01-29
David Rubenstein is noted for discussing Harvard's reluctance to pay high fees for events.
Weltwirtschaftsforum am Scheideweg: Hat Davos noch Zukunft?Switzerland· 2026-01-12
David Rubenstein is the billionaire philanthropist who was ousted as chairman by Trump’s newly constituted board.
Kennedy Center: Annual Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled after Trump’s name installed
United States· 2025-12-25
David Rubenstein was removed as chairman of the Kennedy Center by Trump.
USA News: Frist für Epstein-Akten läuft ab – Veröffentlichung schrittweise - Politik
Germany· 2025-12-19
David Rubenstein was removed from his position as the previous chairman of the Kennedy Center board.
Kennedyjev center v Washingtonu, živi spomenik Trumpu
Slovenia· 2025-12-19
David Rubenstein was removed as chairman of the Kennedy Center by Donald Trump.
USA News: Regierung setzt Greencard-Lotterie aus - PolitikGermany· 2025-12-19David Rubenstein was removed as chairman of the Kennedy Center by Donald Trump.
USA News: Fünf Tote bei erneutem US-Angriff auf angebliches Drogenboot im Pazifik - PolitikGermany· 2025-12-19David Rubenstein was removed as chairman of the Kennedy Center by Donald Trump.
USA News: Aus dem “Kennedy Center” soll das “Trump Kennedy Center” werden - PolitikGermany· 2025-12-18Trump announced an aggressive plan to gut the existing board of trustees and oust its chairman, the billionaire philanthropist David Rubenstein.
Kennedy Center board votes to rename it ‘Trump Kennedy Center’United States· 2025-12-18
David Rubenstein has expressed interest in the properties of Lukoil and is an influential commentator on American politics and economics.
Trump e i miliardi dietro la «pace» Ucraina-Russia: dal petrolio di Lukoil alla centrale di Zaporizhzhia, ecco cosa vuole per i «suoi» oligarchi
Italy· 2025-12-16
David Rubenstein interviewed Ken Griffin on Bloomberg Wealth.
Ken Griffin set to complete Chicago real estate selloff after Citadel Miami moveUnited States· 2025-12-07
David Rubenstein was ousted as chairman of the Kennedy Center by Trump.
Kennedy Center: How Trump transformed the famed arts institution in his imageUnited States· 2025-12-06
Trump replaced billionaire philanthropist David Rubenstein as chairman of the organisation.
FIFA taps Village People for show as Trump influence dominates draw
Guyana· 2025-12-05
David Rubenstein is the co-founder of Carlyle Group and is also on the advisory board of Tsinghua University with Evan Greenberg.
Chubb insurance CEO targeted in new campaign over China connectionsUnited States· 2025-10-10
David Rubenstein is the co-founder of Carlyle Group and interviews Ray Dalio about his new book.
Die Börsen tasten sich durch trübe SichtSwitzerland· 2025-07-19
David Rubenstein interviewed Mary Barra at The Economic Club, discussing GM's strategies and challenges.
Mary Barra courts Trump administration despite GM's overseas manufacturingUnited States· 2025-06-25
David Rubenstein interviewed Laurene Powell Jobs in his podcast.
Steve Jobs Witwe investiert in das iPhone des KI-Zeitalters. Was treibt sie an?Switzerland· 2025-06-05
David Rubenstein stated that sometimes change becomes necessary in baseball.
Last-place Orioles fire manager Brandon Hyde after falling 13 games under .500 | Baltimore Orioles
United Kingdom· 2025-05-18
David Rubenstein is the founder of Carlyle Group who was mentioned in the context of Trump wanting to lead the Kennedy Center.
Atlantic узнал, что приказы Трампа исполняют только со второго раза — РБКRussia· 2025-04-29
David Rubenstein is the founder of Carlyle Group who was mentioned in the context of Trump wanting to take over the Kennedy Center.
Atlantic узнал, что приказы Трампа исполняют только со второго раза — РБКRussia· 2025-04-28Conan O’Brien thanked former Kennedy Center Chairman David Rubenstein during his speech.
Comedian rebukes bullies as he accepts Mark Twain prize for humour | Entertainment
Jamaica· 2025-03-25
O’Brien thanked chairman David Rubenstein during his speech.
Hollywood jabs Trump while celebrating Conan O’Brien amid Kennedy Center shake-upUnited States· 2025-03-24
David Rubenstein was the then chairman of the board of the Kennedy Center.
O “assalto” à cultura segundo Donald Trump | Cultura
Portugal· 2025-03-23
David Rubenstein was the longtime chairperson of the Kennedy Center before being ousted amid Trump's takeover.
Trump touts himself as Kennedy Center awards host, saying he is ‘king of ratings’ | Donald TrumpUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-19
Former Kennedy Center chairman David Rubenstein was mentioned by Trump during his comments.
Trump uses Kennedy Center visit to criticize the venue and tout his efforts to remake itUnited States· 2025-03-18
David Rubenstein, the new owner of the Baltimore Orioles, stated in January that he would support a salary cap.
Dueño de los Yankees podría apoyar propuesta de tope salarial si también imponen un "piso" a las nóminas
Dominican Republic· 2025-02-22
David Rubenstein said in January he would support a cap.
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner may support a salary cap proposal tied to payroll minimum
Canada· 2025-02-22Trump declared that he and Rubenstein 'do not share [the same] Vision for a Golden Age in Arts and Culture.'
Actress Issa Rae cancels Kennedy Center show after Trump remakes venue's boardUnited States· 2025-02-14The board chairman, financier David Rubenstein, was removed by the Trump administration.
Trump becomes chair of leading cultural centre. Artists quit
Australia· 2025-02-12