Trump's Plan to Close Renamed Kennedy Center for $257M Renovation

Donald Trump announced a $257M, two-year renovation closure of the Trump Kennedy Center starting July 4, 2026, to address what he described as a dilapidated facility.The decision follows an exodus of performers like Philip Glass and Renee Fleming who withdrew after a board led by Ric Grenell renamed the landmark to honor Donald Trump.Family members including Maria Shriver and Kerry Kennedy condemned the move while Representative Joyce Beatty filed a lawsuit claiming only Congress can rename the national monument.