President Donald Trump announced he wants to shut down the Kennedy Center until 2028 to complete renovations.
Trump said the iconic performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will close for about two years beginning July 4, America’s 250th anniversary. The announcement comes after several artists pulled out of performances at the Kennedy Center in recent weeks to protest the president’s takeover, which has included adding his name to the building, which serves as a memorial to John F. Kennedy.