Kennedy Center to close for two years for renovations, Trump says
Summary
The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. will close for two years starting in July for renovations, as announced by President Trump. The center was recently renamed to include Trump's name, which led to some artists cancelling their performances. President Trump mentioned that the renovations are already funded and will improve the center's quality.Key Facts
- The Kennedy Center will close for renovations starting on July 4, as announced by President Trump.
- The center has been renamed the Donald J Trump and the John F Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts.
- Artists like Steven Schwartz and Doug Varone and the Dancers canceled performances due to the name change.
- President Trump fired and replaced board members, making him chairman of the board.
- The renovations are financed, with over $250 million allocated for the project.
- Some lawmakers and family members of President Kennedy have opposed the renaming.
- A lawsuit has been filed to remove Trump's name based on the 1964 law naming the center after Kennedy.
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