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Trump’s plan for the Kennedy Center is a preview for what he wants to do with American elections

ANALYSIS: ANALYSIS: Trump’s attempt to close the Kennedy Center after his takeover was rejected by artists and performers signals what he wants to do if his party is rejected in this year’s midterms, Andrew Feinberg writes

The Independent UK

Trump wants to shutter the Kennedy Center for 2 years – an arts management professor explains what that portends

President Donald Trump announced on Feb. 1, 2026, that he would shut down the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for two years. Trump said this closure would begin on July 4 and was necessary for “Construction, Revitalization and Complete Rebuilding.” The next day, he denied that this…

The Conversation

So, Trump’s plan to bring the Kennedy Center ‘to the highest level of success’ is by shutting it down

If you’re confused about how closing a national arts institution for two years qualifies as “success,” you’re not alone. But Donald Trump says it’s the fastest path forward for the Kennedy Center. Too bad we all know the real reason.

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Trump confirms plan to completely demolish Kennedy Center after artistic boycott

It's going to be reduced to rubble.

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'Tired, broken, and dilapidated': Donald Trump announces two-year shutdown of Kennedy Center for 'complete rebuilding'

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…

The Times of India

Kennedy Center will halt entertainment operations for two years, Trump says

DC arts venue, which has seen wave of canceled events after Trump’s takeover, will start renovations in July

The Guardian - US

Trump Slammed By Whoopi Goldberg, The View Hosts Over 'Dictator-Like' Rebrand Amid Kennedy Tragedy

Whoopi Goldberg and The View hosts slam Trump's 'dictator-like' Kennedy Center rebrand as illegal and tone-deaf, especially following Tatiana Schlossberg's death.

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Trump 'Mocks' Kennedy Family Hours After Tatiana Schlossberg Dies—What Did He Do?

President Trump mocked the Kennedy family on Truth Social after Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK's granddaughter, died from acute myeloid leukaemia. This reignited controversy over his decision to rename the Kennedy Center during the family's mourning.

International Business Times UK

Kennedy Center president claims ‘legacy media’ is encouraging artists to boycott performances over Trump name change

Leadership at the Washington, D.C. arts mainstay has been fuming over a series of recent artist cancellations in protest of the president and his allies attempting to rename the center after himself

The Independent UK

More musicians cancel Kennedy Center concerts following addition of Trump's name to building

More artists have canceled performances at the Kennedy Center after President Donald Trump's name was added to the facility

The Independent UK

Kennedy Center chief demands $1M from musician for displaying ‘classic intolerance’ after he cancels because of Trump

So, say no to Trump and you have to pay the price?

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Trump Kennedy Center Rebrand Grows More Problematic As Ratings Tank And Musicians Flee

The Trump-led Kennedy Center rebrand faces legal battles, plummeting Honors ratings, performance cancellations, and backlash from the artistic community.

International Business Times UK

Somebody Bought Trump–Kennedy Centre Domain Websites So Trump Will Not Have Them

A satirist has bought Trump–Kennedy Center domain names to block potential rebranding, as backlash grows over claims Donald Trump renamed the iconic arts institution.

International Business Times UK

Kennedy Center demands $1M from jazz musician who pulled out of annual Christmas Eve concert in protest at Trump renaming

Kennedy Center President Richard Grenell said on social media that he would ‘not let’ artists cancel shows at the venue ‘without consequence’

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Trump unveils ‘potential marble armrests’ for seats at the Kennedy Center: ‘Unlike anything ever done or seen before’

The White House has said the Kennedy Center Board ‘voted unanimously’ to add Trump’s name to its title

The Independent UK

Kennedy Center threatens musician with lawsuit over Trump name protest

Chuck Redd canceled a Christmas Eve performance after learning the president’s name would be added to the venue

International Business Times UK

Kennedy Center Concert Canceled As More Performers Pull Out After Trump's Rebrand

The Kennedy Center cancelled its Christmas Eve concert after the venue added President Trump's name to its title, leading performers to withdraw and legal challenges over the change.

The Independent UK

Christmas Eve tradition canceled at Kennedy Center in protest of Trump’s name on building

Kennedy’s niece, Kerry Kennedy, has pledged to remove Trump’s name once he leaves office

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The Guardian - US

Democratic lawmaker sues Trump over Kennedy Center’s name change

Joyce Beatty seeks to remove the president’s name from the newly minted ‘Trump-Kennedy Center’

The Independent UK

Trump suggests quitting as president and making ‘hosting a full time job’ as he gushes over his Kennedy Center performance

Trump previously accused the Kennedy Center of ‘targeting’ American youth with drag shows

International Business Times UK

Performers Set To Cancel Appearance At Kennedy Center Over Trump's Renaming

Artists including folk musician Kristy Lee and others are cancelling or reconsidering performances at the John F. Kennedy Center after its board controversially added the name of President Donald Trump.

The Independent UK

SNL mocks Trump over Epstein file redactions, cognitive tests and renaming Kennedy Center in scathing Christmas episode cold open

James Austin Johnson continued his streak as the president and ridiculed the Trump administration over its claim to be the ‘most transparent in history’

Roll Call

Despite statute, White House claims board adds Trump's name to Kennedy Center - Roll Call

President Trump on Thursday called it an "honor" that his hand-picked Kennedy Center board added his name to the performing arts center.

International Business Times UK

Trump Getting 'Worse By The Day' After Kennedy Center Appearance Points at His 'Terrible' Look

Critics and social-media users have seized on Donald Trump's physical appearance during the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors, labelling it 'terrible,' 'worse by the day,' and raising questions about his health and public image.

The Independent UK

Trump jokes about renaming Kennedy Center after himself while taking center stage at honors show

Trump took center stage at gala honoring Sylvester Stallone, Gene Simmons, Gloria Gaynor, George Strait, and Michael Crawford

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