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Trump’s battle to rename the Kennedy Center has put its future at risk

The president has threatened to block renovations and suggested the landmark could be demolished after courts ruled against his bid to rename it

The Guardian - US

Watch: Thousands protest outside Kennedy Center over Trump’s threat to demolish iconic venue

Thousands of protesters gathered outside the Kennedy Center in Washington on Friday evening, forming a human chain around the iconic arts venue as they opposed President Donald Trump’s plans for the institution and his threat to potentially demolish it.

The Times of India

Thousands protest Kennedy Center closure amid fears Trump set to demolish institution

Demonstrators gather after president spotted holding placard that read: ‘Kennedy Center DEMOLIS ...’

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Thousands protest outside Kennedy Center over concerns that Trump might tear it down

Thousands gathered outside the Kennedy Center to protest US President Trump's plans. Protesters formed a human chain around the iconic performing arts institution. Organizations voiced concerns over potential closure and demolition of the center. A judge blocked plans to rename the building and ordered notice for changes. President Trump stated…

The Economic Times

Wonder Woman star Lynda Carter leads protests outside Kennedy Center amid fears Trump plans to demolish it

On Thursday, a judge ordered the Kennedy Center to provide 30 days’ notice before making any major physical changes to the building, including demolishing it

The Independent UK

Trump Re-Ups His Threat To Raze the Kennedy Center Unless He Can Slap His Name on It

After a federal judge rejected his attempts at self-glorification, Trump said the building will "end up being ripped down" if he does not get the "recognition" he wants.

Reason

Donald Trump Threatens to Tear Down Kennedy Center Unless He Receives Proper Recognition from Public

Donald Trump says the Kennedy Center could be 'ripped down' without recognition as a federal judge orders 30 days' notice before demolition or other major physical changes to the landmark venue.

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Trump Seen Examining 'Kennedy Center Demolished' Poster Hours After Threatening To Tear It Down

Trump was photographed studying a 'Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED' poster on Air Force One hours after saying the landmark could be 'ripped down', fuelling a federal court battle.

International Business Times UK

Barbra Streisand blames Trump’s ‘unchecked ego’ for Kennedy Center chaos: ‘Painful to witness’

President announced this week that the arts institution would be shut down immediately for major renovations amid a legal battle over his name on the building

The Independent UK

Trump Appears To Review Kennedy Center 'Demolished' Image as Judge Blocks His Name Addition

Photographs show Donald Trump examining an obscured poster board apparently referencing the Kennedy Center and demolition, amid a court battle over his name and plans to close the venue.

International Business Times UK

Forklift incident sparks fears Trump could demolish Kennedy Center after closure

Congresswoman leading legal battle against Trump’s takeover demands emergency court hearing

The Independent UK

Photos of the Kennedy Center as Trump-aligned board prepares to close it for repairs

The Kennedy Center will close most of its complex for repairs and fencing went up around the main building, after a judge’s order blocked the restoration of President Donald Trump’s name.

The Independent UK

‘Unhinged’ Trump threw a ‘tantrum’ during Kennedy Center board meeting, congresswoman says

President was ‘screaming and hollering’ for nearly 10 minutes after a judge blocked attempts to rename the venue after himself, Beatty says

The Independent UK

Trump's 'F*ing Crazy' Kennedy Center Phone Call Exposed as Joyce Beatty Reveals Trump Clash

Joyce Beatty reveals explosive details of a heated Trump Kennedy Center phone call, including accusations of incompetence, a ceiling warning and a brutal bankruptcy comeback.

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Trump Calls Kennedy Center Unsafe as Niece Claims Renovation Push Is Really About His Name

Donald Trump says the Kennedy Center is unsafe as Mary Trump alleges the renovation dispute is tied to his fight for public recognition.

Euronews

Trump threatens to keep Kennedy Centre closed over name change row

Trump took control of the centre's board shortly after beginning his second term. A judge ruled that the president's name cannot be added without congressional approval.

France 24

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

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.

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The Independent UK

Kennedy Center board votes to close after being told they can’t add Trump name as president vows to cancel repairs

Trump says renovations ‘will not take place’ unless his name is on the building

The Independent UK

Trump insists Kennedy Center ‘collapse’ left guard ‘60 seconds from death’ in rant after losing name change

President’s outburst follows a judge permanently blocking push to put his name on the Kennedy Center facade

The Independent UK

Kennedy Center comes up with 10 different ways to put Trump’s name on the building for his ‘generosity’ and ‘unwavering support’

Trump won’t ‘rescue’ the venue or provide any financial support without getting his name on it, draft resolution says

The Economic Times

Ten ways to thank Trump: Kennedy Center's proposed inscriptions surface in court filing amid legal fight and cash crunch

The Kennedy Center board plans to add President Donald Trump's name to the building. This proposal comes amid a legal battle over the cultural institution's facade. Representative Joyce Beatty revealed the board's plan in a new court filing. The filing also includes a draft resolution to shut the center down.…

The Guardian - US

Falling ceiling debris at Kennedy Center may mire debate over renovations

Preservationists worry board may seize on incident ‘to make the point that the whole thing needs to be shut down’

International Business Times UK

'Unsafe, Decrepit Structure': DOJ Claims Kennedy Center Could Be Demolished Over Trump Legal Battle

The Kennedy Center's future is uncertain as a legal dispute over recognising President Trump threatens renovation funding, potentially leading to the venue's deterioration and eventual demolition

Roll Call

Kennedy Center’s future takes center stage amid demolition threat

Lawmakers are decrying the Trump administration’s threat to demolish the Kennedy Center if a federal judge doesn’t rule in favor of adding the president’s name and closing the building for two years for major renovations. It sets the stage for a high-stakes court hearing on Thursday as President Donald Trump…

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