Renewed calls for Trump-backed Kennedy Center repairs after part of foyer ceiling falls
September 5, 2026 / 4:52 PM EDT / CBS/AP
TL;DR
- A portion of the Kennedy Center's foyer ceiling collapsed during stormy weather, with no injuries reported.
- The incident has been cited by a center spokesperson as further evidence for the necessity of President Trump's proposed renovations.
- The Kennedy Center's board is seeking to close the venue for two years for $250 million in renovations, which includes adding Trump's name to the facade.
- A judge previously ruled that adding Trump's name to the building was illegal and blocked the closure for renovations.
- The center's board recently voted to reinstate Trump's name on the facade, a move opposed by preservation groups.