Kennedy Center
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Kennedy Center board agrees to close for 2 years for renovationsTrump has cited the need for repairs as a reason for the closure, despite the building undergoing a $250-million renovation in 2019.U.S. NewsMar 17
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Trump says Kennedy Center to be closed for 2-year renovation projectThe arts centre was last renovated in 2019, when it underwent a $250-million expansion.U.S. NewsFeb 1
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Donald Trump derides Kennedy family hours after death of JFK granddaughterIn a series of social media posts, Trump shared screenshots of messages supporting the renaming of the Kennedy Center.TrendingDec 31, 2025
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A look back at Trump naming buildings and government programs after himselfU.S. President Donald Trump has ben merging his personal brand with national institutions and government programs, an unusual assertion of power by a sitting U.S. president.U.S. NewsDec 31, 2025
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More artists cancel Kennedy Center shows after addition of Trump’s nameSaxophone player Billy Harper said he 'would never even consider performing in a venue bearing a name (and being controlled by the kind of board) that represents overt racism.'TrendingDec 30, 2025
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Congresswoman sues Trump administration over renaming of Kennedy CenterJoyce Beatty, who sits on the board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, said adding Trump's name to the venue is a 'flagrant violation' of the U.S. Constitution.TrendingDec 23, 2025
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‘Beyond comprehension’: Maria Shriver derides Trump Kennedy Center renamingMaria Shriver, JFK's niece, responded to the announcement with a message reiterating her late uncle's love and dedication to the arts, and strongly disapproving of the change.TrendingDec 19, 2025
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Republican wants to rename Kennedy Center after Donald and Melania TrumpThree previous Kennedy Center board members say that renaming the historic site would contravene the laws under which it was created.TrendingJul 29, 2025
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Cacophony of boos: JD Vance faces bitter Kennedy Center crowdVance responded to the heckling crowd with a casual wave and a smile before exchanging a couple of indistinguishable words with his wife.TrendingMar 14, 2025
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Kennedy Center sees fallout as Trump takes controlSupported by government money and private donations and attracting millions of visitors each year, the centre is a 100-foot-high complex that includes a concert hall and theatre.U.S. NewsFeb 25, 2025
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