Trump threatens to demolish Kennedy Center if $250m renovation not done
US president’s lawyers in court filing say Washington arts complex must undergo repairs or risk demolition The John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts could be demolished if repairs are not carried out, Donald Trump’s administration warned in a court filing on Monday. Lawyers for the US president said the national arts complex in Washington DC must undergo a $250m renovation or risk facing the wrecking ball.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: NBC News · Aug 25, 2026 at 1:53 PM ET
- Coverage span: 3h 17m
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The GuardianTier B
Trump threatens to demolish Kennedy Center if $250m renovation not done(opens original report in a new tab)The HillTier B
Trump administration threatens to demolish Kennedy Center if renovations are blocked(opens original report in a new tab)The Trump administration has threatened to demolish the Kennedy Center if a judge determines that the renowned performing arts center cannot close for a two-year renovation. In court filings on Monday, Justice… — The Hill
NBC NewsTier B
Trump administration says it might demolish the Kennedy Center if court blocks renovations(opens original report in a new tab)The Trump administration is, for the first time, threatening the demolition of the Kennedy Center if the arts institution isn’t allowed to follow its plans for the site, including adding President Donald Trump’s name to… — NBC News
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