"Such a project would mark the Republican president's latest effort to put his stamp on a cultural institution that Congress designated as a living memorial to President Kennedy, a Democrat. It also would be in addition to attempts to leave a permanent mark on Washington through other projects, the most prominent of which is adding a ballroom to the White House."
"Shortly after taking office last year, Trump dismissed Kennedy Center board members who had been appointed by Democratic presidents and replaced them with loyalists, who voted to make him chairman. He helped choose the recipients of the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors, a program he avoided during his first term. He later hosted the event, and the board voted late last year to rebrand the Kennedy Center by adding his name to the building and website."
"President Donald Trump said Monday that he's "not ripping down" the Kennedy Center but insisted the performing arts venue needs to shut down for about two years for construction and other work without patrons coming and going and getting in the way."
President Donald Trump said he will not tear down the John F. Kennedy Center but intends to use its steel and the existing structure while undertaking extensive work. He announced plans to close the performing arts venue around July 4 for approximately two years for "Construction, Revitalization, and Complete Rebuilding," pending board approval. He earlier replaced Kennedy Center board members with loyalists, became chairman, helped select 2025 Honors recipients, and backed rebranding that added his name to the building and website. Leading performers and groups have canceled appearances since Trump assumed leadership. Kennedy Center Arts Workers United reported awareness of the closure plans.
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