US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the Kennedy Center will be shutting down for two years starting July 4, America's 250th anniversary, for extensive renovations amid declining ticket sales and performer boycotts. Trump, who recently became chairman and added his name to the building, claims the closure is necessary to transform it into the world's finest performing arts facility.
Since taking control of the once non-partisan center, Trump has criticised its programming as too "woke" and made significant changes to its leadership. He announced the decision on Truth Social, stating that entertainment operations must cease to allow for construction and renovation work.
