Kennedy Center president Richard Grenell is spinning the narrative after a long-standing musical act became the latest to exit since the performing arts venue’s tacky re-naming. The Washington National Opera announced on Friday that it was leaving the Kennedy Center after over 50 years of residency there.

The opera, which has performed at the arts center since 1971, was concerned about declines in attendance and donations during President Trump’s second term.

Following the news that the Kennedy Center’s board of directors voted to add President Donald Trump’s name to the venue, a growing group of musicians and artistic groups have canceled upcoming events at the arts institution.