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Trump's Kennedy Center Closure Proposal Sparks Controversy

3/26/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump proposed closing the Kennedy Center for two-year renovations, a plan Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH) called haphazard and irrational as part of his broader strategy to influence public landmarks.
In a legal filing, Beatty argues the closure breaches fiduciary duties and harms the Kennedy Center's reputation.
Beatty, a Democratic board member, was barred from a meeting on the closure until a judge intervened.

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U.S. President Donald Trump proposed closing the Kennedy Center for two-year renovations, a plan Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH) called haphazard and irrational as part of his broader strategy to influence public landmarks.
In a legal filing, Beatty argues the closure breaches fiduciary duties and harms the Kennedy Center's reputation.
Beatty, a Democratic board member, was barred from a meeting on the closure until a judge intervened.