culture
February 6, 2026
Trump, tear down the Kennedy Center
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TL;DR
- President Trump's plan to renovate the Kennedy Center is criticized for being insufficient.
- The author advocates for the complete demolition of the Kennedy Center and its replacement with a new, monumental building.
- The current Kennedy Center, built in the 1960s, is described as drab, uninspired, and lacking in architectural significance.
- The article compares the Kennedy Center unfavorably to other notable performing arts venues worldwide, such as the Sydney Opera House and the Walt Disney Concert Hall.
- A rebuild offers an opportunity to create a building that reflects American greatness and history.
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