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Trump threatens to demolish Kennedy Center if $250m renovation not done

The Guardian UK · 25 August 2026 at 22:10

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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Trump threatens to demolish Kennedy Center if $250m renovation not done

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