Trump vows to delay Kennedy Center renovation until name allowed on venue
The Kennedy Center Board of Trustees voted to close the performing arts center in Washington immediately, citing safety reasons, according to President Donald Trump.
TL;DR
- The Kennedy Center Board of Trustees voted to close the facility immediately due to safety concerns.
- President Donald Trump stated that renovations will not begin until his name is approved for the building's facade by the courts.
- A federal judge ruled against allowing Trump's name to be placed on the building.
- The closure is also linked to ongoing financial instability and the need for long-overdue renovations.
- The board plans to appeal the court's ruling on the name change.