Kennedy Center shutters main building for safety amid Trump-name dispute
TL;DR
The Kennedy Center closed its main building to the public for safety after a ceiling piece fell earlier this month, intensifying calls for renovations. The move comes amid a protracted fight over honoring Donald Trump with inscriptions on the building and plaza: a judge (Cooper) ruled that any changes require Congress approval after Trump-name additions were previously ordered removed, despite an August board vote to inscribe his name. The situation underscores ongoing legal battles even as safety fixes proceed.
- Fencing goes up around the main Kennedy Center building after Trump-aligned board votes to close it AP News
- Kennedy Center Closes Its Doors Despite a Judge’s Order The New York Times
- House Lawmaker Requests Emergency Court Hearing After Kennedy Center Closure Deadline
- The Kennedy Center saga shows how consumed Trump is with his own glorification CNN
- Trump’s handpicked Kennedy Center board votes to immediately close venue for renovations NBC News
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