Trump administration says Kennedy Center may be demolished if repairs are not made.
They publishedTrump administration: Kennedy Center may be demolished if repairs not made
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Who
What
- DOJ lawyers told a federal judge the Kennedy Center cannot survive structurally or financially without presidential help.
- The filing says the venue is in terrible trouble and might need to be taken down if renovations stall.
- An outdoor amphitheatre could replace the Center if torn down, a cheaper option but not honoring JFK.
- Trump took control after returning to the White House for a second term in 2025, prompting board changes.
- Legal battles over Trump’s name on the building continue, with the board previously voting to remove his name.
Where
🇶🇦 Qatar (outlet HQ)
topics: Politics, Internet Culture · language: eng
topics: Politics, Internet Culture · language: eng
When
published 25 Aug, 20:08Z
ingested 25 Aug, 20:50Z · headline rewritten 26 Aug, 11:03Z
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