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Kennedy Center renews call for Trump-backed shutdown after part of a ceiling collapses
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- A section of the ceiling collapsed in the Kennedy Center's main hallway during stormy weather, causing a large hole and debris but no injuries, highlighting urgent repair needs.
- The center's Trump-aligned board is legally battling to add Trump's name to the facade and close the venue for $250 million in renovations, a move opposed by some and blocked by a federal judge.
- Kennedy Center officials blame decades of deferred maintenance for the structural failure and argue that renovations are critical to restoring the historic arts venue.
- The controversy over Trump's name and renovation plans is part of his broader agenda to reshape Washington landmarks, including changes to the White House and other sites.
- Community groups opposing the closure warn that the board may exaggerate the damage to justify shutting down the center, fearing it could negatively impact public access to the cultural venue.
