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Vandalism Strikes Trump-Kennedy Center Ice Rink, Performance Canceled

2/21/2026

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The Trump-Kennedy Center experienced a "calculated, malicious attack" when a toxic substance was poured onto its outdoor ice rink, forcing cancellation of Le Patin Libre's scheduled performance.
Roma Daravi, the center's vice president, said the incident was vandalism, not a protest.
The center is undergoing renovations with $257 million appropriated for repairs.
Authorities are investigating the incident.
The center aims to restore the rink quickly to resume programming.

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Story summary

The Trump-Kennedy Center experienced a "calculated, malicious attack" when a toxic substance was poured onto its outdoor ice rink, forcing cancellation of Le Patin Libre's scheduled performance.
Roma Daravi, the center's vice president, said the incident was vandalism, not a protest.
The center is undergoing renovations with $257 million appropriated for repairs.
Authorities are investigating the incident.
The center aims to restore the rink quickly to resume programming.