Trump threatens to keep Kennedy Center shut if his name not added
- President Trump threatened to keep the Kennedy Center closed indefinitely after a judge ruled his name cannot be added to its facade.
- Trump's board voted to shut the venue for emergency renovations, contingent on higher court decisions regarding the name change.
- A federal judge ruled that Trump's name cannot be added without Congressional approval, reinforcing previous orders against the renaming.
- Trump accused a Democratic congresswoman of blocking the name change during a board meeting, showing tensions over the issue.
- Concerns over the building's safety were heightened after a piece of the ceiling fell, prompting Trump to claim it was dangerous to keep the center open.
- Many artists have canceled performances at the Kennedy Center, leading to a significant drop in ticket sales.
