Trump-aligned Kennedy Center board votes to close institution immediately for renovations, source says

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The Trump-aligned Kennedy Center board voted to immediately close the institution for renovations.
President Trump and his allies on the board have previously warned of financial and physical ruin for the center.
A federal judge blocked the board from adding Trump's name to the building, ruling it requires Congressional approval.
The board had previously voted to rename the center and add Trump's name to the facade, but a judge ordered its removal.
Lawyers for the Justice Department argued the center's dilapidated conditions and financial losses necessitated closure for renovations.
Congress had previously approved $250 million for the renovation project.
Trump stated that reconstruction would not begin until the appeals court rules on the renaming issue.
Rep. Joyce Beatty alleged Trump verbally berated her during the board meeting.
The White House accused Democrats of neglecting the Kennedy Center.

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