Trump Official Shares CCTV of Moment Kennedy Center Ceiling Collapses
Summary
A section of the Kennedy Center ceiling in Washington, D.C. collapsed after heavy rain, damaging part of the building but causing no injuries. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick shared video footage of the collapse, highlighting safety issues and calling for the center to close for major repairs, which President Trump supports as part of his leadership changes there.Key Facts
- The ceiling collapse happened on September 4 following a heavy rainstorm.
- The fallen ceiling section measured about 4 by 5 feet and weighed over 150 pounds.
- Security footage recorded the moment debris crashed onto the lobby floor.
- No one was injured, though a security guard narrowly avoided harm.
- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick called the building unsafe due to failing structure and rotting steel.
- Lutnick said the center runs at a large financial loss, about $80-$100 million annually.
- President Trump recently changed the Kennedy Center’s leadership and added his name to the building, but a judge ordered its removal, calling the addition illegal.
- The Kennedy Center says decades of postponed maintenance caused the collapse and supports urgent renovation.
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