Fencing goes up around the main Kennedy Center building after Trump-aligned board votes to close it
Also reported by The Hill
Summary
Fencing was put up around the Kennedy Center after a board, aligned with President Donald Trump, voted to close the building for repairs. A judge blocked adding Trump’s name to the center, and a Democratic trustee has asked for a court order to stop the closure, calling it unlawful.Key Facts
- The Kennedy Center board, supported by President Trump, voted to close most of the building for repairs.
- A federal judge blocked the plan to add President Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center.
- Congress has provided $257 million for repairs on the building.
- The closure has prevented public and staff access to the Kennedy Center.
- Rep. Joyce Beatty, a Democratic trustee, requested an emergency court hearing against the closure.
- There are concerns the building might be damaged or access limited to avoid the court order.
- A part of the ceiling recently fell inside the building, increasing calls for repairs.
- The board previously voted to put Trump's name on the building facade and rename the plaza after him, but a judge stopped these actions.
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