Trump’s threats to demolish Kennedy Center sparks protest

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Protestors gathered outside Washington’s Kennedy Center after President Trump’s plans to close the arts venue.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:41:36 UTC.

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