Trump Closes Kennedy Center for $257M Renovation Amid Artist Boycotts
Donald Trump announced the closure of the recently renamed Trump Kennedy Center for two years starting July 4, 2026, citing a $257M renovation project for the facility.This decision follows a period of declining ticket sales and high-profile artist boycotts after the venue was rebranded to include the name of Donald Trump.The closure, which coincides with the 250th anniversary of the
USA, has drawn legal challenges from
Joyce Beatty and public condemnation from
Kerry Kennedy.
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