Trump claims closure of US's Kennedy Center stems from safety concerns, urging name change as crucial for its survival.
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Judge blocks plan to return Trump's name to the Kennedy Center
Kennedy Center closes amid financial crisis and Trump name dispute
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WorldPingThe judge ruled that the arts center's board may not put Trump's name back up on the building, saying such a change needs Congressional approval.
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WorldPingThe ruling came as the centre's Trump-appointed board was reportedly scheduled to vote on closing it for two years.
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WorldPingPresident Donald Trump said the board of the Kennedy Center voted Tuesday to shut down the building for “safety reasons,” coming shortly after a federal judge again ruled that the performing arts center was legally prohibited from adding Trump’s name…
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WorldPingUPDATED: 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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A federal judge had issued an injunction earlier in the day blocking the board from adding Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center.
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