Industry Sep 16, 2026
Kennedy Center Faces Closure Over Renovation Dispute
In short
The President said that if an appeals court doesn't allow his name to be affixed to the building again he would block what he has called vital renovation work.
Originally published by
Billboard
The Kennedy Center faces an "emergency" closure due to renovations. This decision follows a rejection of a proposal to add President Trump's name to the venue. The President has indicated that he would obstruct the renovation work if his name is not permitted on the building again by an appeals court. Originally reported by Billboard.