Thousands join protest outside Kennedy Center, expressing concern that Trump might tear it down
Hundreds joined hands to oppose Trump’s takeover efforts as a federal judge ordered 30 days’ notice before any demolition or major changes.
- Thousands gathered Friday evening outside the Kennedy Center in Washington to protest President Donald Trump's plans for the facility, fearing he might close and demolish the storied institution.
- The Kennedy Center board, aligned with the president, voted Tuesday to close the facility for repairs after District Judge Christopher Cooper blocked their attempt to restore Trump's name to the building.
- On Thursday, Judge Cooper ordered the center to provide at least 30 days' notice before making major physical changes, including demolition, following Trump's warning Wednesday that the landmark could be 'ripped down'.
- Chris Raleigh, co-founder of Hands Off the Arts, cited the previous demolition of the East Wing as evidence protesters believe the threat is credible and mobilized to defend the center.
- Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said he could 'save it easily,' but questioned why the administration should raise funds to keep it afloat without recognition for doing so.
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Over 2,000 turn out for Hands Around the Kennedy Center protest
Drag performer Tara Hoot serves as MC, Gay Men’s Chorus of DC performs, attendees shout for Trump to keep 'hands off' Kennedy Center The post Over 2,000 turn out for Hands Around the Kennedy Center protest appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News.
‘It will never be the same’: How Trump turned on the Kennedy Center and brought it to its knees
By Jeremy Herb, Sunlen Serfaty, Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — When President Donald Trump’s name was ordered removed from the Kennedy Center this spring, it seemed that an opening to move on from his reign over the performing arts center might have emerged.“I have instructed the Department of Commerce to make all necessary arrangements with
(Washington = Yonhap News) Correspondent Lee Yu-mi = If speculation arises that U.S. President Donald Trump could demolish the Kennedy Center, a representative performance venue in the capital, Washington, D.C....
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