You are connecting from Lake Geneva Public Library, please login or register to take advantage of your institution's Ground News Plan.
Published 1 day ago • loading... • Updated 7 hours ago
Kennedy Center, Trump's Mail-in Voting Loss, Bernie and Bannon on AI ...
Trustees say the center is weeks from bankruptcy and may need Trump’s name on the facade to avoid collapse, the Washington Post reported.
The Kennedy Center in Washington could close as early as Tuesday, according to trustees appointed by President Trump who warn the institution faces bankruptcy and cannot pay bills within weeks.
President Trump threatened to cancel a $257 million renovation after being denied permission to add his name to the facade, prompting the board to decide to abruptly shut down the center.
The board's decision to shutter operations reportedly violates a judge's order, while trustees claim the institution will be unable to pay bills within weeks; the Kennedy Center did not respond to requests for comment.
Financial instability now jeopardizes the Washington-based landmark, with the potential closure threatening both ongoing operations and the massive $257 million renovation project simultaneously.
The impasse underscores intense conflict over the Kennedy Center's governance, and should closure proceed, it would mark a significant disruption for Washington's arts community and leave the institution's future deeply uncertain.