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Trump says renovation of Kennedy Center depends on whether his name is on it

Laura Bligh holds a sign outside the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington during a protest.
Laura Bligh holds a sign outside the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington on September 15, 2026. © Jacquelyn Martin, AP

The Kennedy Center board voted Tuesday to close most of the Washington performing arts complex for safety repairs, hours after a judge again blocked efforts to add President Donald Trump’s name to the building. Trump said the $257 million renovation plan depended on recognising his role in the project.

The Trump-aligned Kennedy Center board voted on Tuesday to close most of the iconic performing arts venue just hours after a federal judge blocked the institution from returning President Donald Trump's name to the building.

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