Kennedy Center filing reveals Trump's name could be on the building twice
Summary
The Kennedy Center board voted to close the building for two years to complete a $285 million renovation mostly funded by Congress. The board also voted to add President Donald Trump’s name back onto the building in multiple places as part of recognizing his fundraising efforts for the center.Key Facts
- The Kennedy Center will close for two years for renovations costing $285 million.
- Congress has allocated $256.7 million to help pay for the repairs.
- An alternative plan called for partial closures over four years and would cost about $560 million.
- The two-year closure plan was preferred because it is cheaper and safer according to consultants.
- During closure, events will move to smaller nearby locations and offsite venues.
- The Kennedy Center board, mostly appointed by President Trump, voted 23-3 for the closure and renaming.
- The board voted to add President Trump’s name back on the building twice, including naming an outdoor space “The President Donald J. Trump Plaza.”
- A special endowment fund must raise $100 million before a line will be added crediting Trump on the center’s building.
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