Demonstrators in US form human chain to protest Kennedy Center closure vote
Summary
Thousands of people in Washington, DC, formed a human chain around the Kennedy Center to protest a vote to close the building for repairs. The protests come amid President Donald Trump’s efforts to control the Kennedy Center, including attempts to rename the center after himself and threats to possibly demolish the building.Key Facts
- Thousands gathered to protest the Kennedy Center’s planned closure for repairs expected to last up to two years.
- The protest was called “Hands Around the Kennedy Center,” with people linking arms around the building.
- President Trump replaced the Kennedy Center’s board with his appointees and made himself chairman.
- The board, under Trump’s influence, tried to rename the center to include Trump’s name, but a federal judge blocked these moves.
- Congress designated the Kennedy Center as a memorial to President John F. Kennedy, and changes require congressional approval.
- President Trump has not ruled out demolishing the Kennedy Center.
- A federal judge has ordered the Kennedy Center to give 30 days’ notice before making major changes like demolition.
- Protest organizers fear Trump may try to make changes without court approval.
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