Donald Trump Says Kennedy Center Will Close Immediately And No Renovations Will Take Place Unless His Name Is Restored To Facade

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UPDATED: President Donald Trump said that the board of the Kennedy Center has voted to immediately close the main complex, while adding that no renovations would take place unless his name is restored to the institution.

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  • Reported by Deadline and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:02:56 UTC.

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  1. The Kennedy Center Is Closing Because Trump Can’t Put His Name on It

  2. Donald Trump Says Kennedy Center Will Close Immediately And No Renovations Will Take Place Unless His Name Is Restored To Facade

  3. Kennedy Center Board Votes to Shut Down Facility Immediately After Judge Blocks Trump Again From Adding His Name to Building

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