Trump to Close Kennedy Center for Two-Year, High-Impact Renovation
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President Trump announced the Kennedy Center will shut down for two years beginning this July to undergo a sweeping renovation, framing it as a leap toward a premier arts facility. The plan has provoked backlash from performers, composers, and some lawmakers who question the move’s legality, financing, and impact on contracts, while center staffing has already seen upheaval and funding details remain unclear.
- Trump Says Kennedy Center Will Close for 2-Year Reconstruction Project The New York Times
- Trump says Kennedy Center will close in July for two-year renovation CNN
- Kennedy Center to close for two years for renovations, Trump says BBC
- Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for construction in July, Trump says NPR
- Trump announces 2-year closure of Kennedy Center for ‘complete rebuilding’ The Hill
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