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September 15, 2026

Kennedy Center Reassures Public Amid Trump Demolition Claims

  • The Kennedy Center is temporarily closed for one week to address safety hazards due to structural deterioration, as confirmed by the Justice Department.
  • Despite President Trump's claims that the center could be 'ripped down,' a Kennedy Center spokesperson stated that 'nothing is being demolished.'
  • Rep. Joyce Beatty is seeking an emergency court hearing, arguing the closure violates an injunction against Trump's attempts to rename the venue.

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