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Trump Threatens Kennedy Center Demolition Over Name Change

8/26/2026

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The Trump administration threatened to demolish the Kennedy Center unless it adds President Donald Trump’s name.
Republican Ken Paxton is contesting a Texas Senate seat against Democrat James Talarico.
Paxton has raised $16.8 million since 2025, while Talarico raised $72 million.
President Donald Trump called Attorney General Gentner Drummond a “fake Republican” on social media.

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The Trump administration threatened to demolish the Kennedy Center unless it adds President Donald Trump’s name.
Republican Ken Paxton is contesting a Texas Senate seat against Democrat James Talarico.
Paxton has raised $16.8 million since 2025, while Talarico raised $72 million.
President Donald Trump called Attorney General Gentner Drummond a “fake Republican” on social media.