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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alex Woodward

Kennedy Center to close ‘temporarily’ for seven days as Trump threatens demolition

  • The Department of Justice announced that the Kennedy Center is temporarily closing for seven days due to structural safety risks.
  • The closure follows federal court rulings blocking Donald Trump from renaming the national memorial after himself.
  • Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty requested an emergency court hearing, claiming the closure violates an existing court injunction.
  • Trump publicly speculated about demolishing the building and was photographed reviewing a placard reading Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED.
  • Justice Department filings previously suggested the venue could fall into extreme disrepair and require demolition if Trump is not recognized on the facade.

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