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The Kennedy Center is being accused of purposely not reopening after court order
Fox News • • general
Key Points:
- Rep. Joyce Beatty, an ex officio board member of the Kennedy Center, accuses the current board led by Donald Trump of neglecting the venue by not resuming regular shows, effectively turning it into a "lifeless husk."
- Beatty filed a lawsuit in December 2025 challenging the board's decision to add Trump's name to the Kennedy Center and alleging violation of a court order requiring the center to maintain operations and programming.
- U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ordered the removal of Trump's name and blocked the Kennedy Center's planned two-year closure for renovations, stating the board must continue programming and maintain the Kennedy memorial.
- The Kennedy Center board is considering options including full or partial closure and phased reopening, with a vote expected in mid-July; management plans to present recommendations for reopening.
- Since February 2025, Trump has reshaped the Kennedy Center board, appointed himself chairman, fired the previous president, and stripped ex officio members of voting rights, sparking ongoing legal and political disputes.
