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UPDATED Aug 25, 2026 at 9:10 PM ET
Aug 25, 2026 at 3:03 PM ET
Trump administration threatens to demolish Kennedy Center
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The Trump administration said it might demolish the Kennedy Center if a court blocks planned renovations. The administration also wants changes to the site plan, including adding President Donald Trump’s name to the front of the building.
WHO: Trump administration
WHAT: Said it might demolish the Kennedy Center if a court blocks its planned renovations, including adding President Donald Trump’s name to the front.
WHEN: Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 1:53 PM ET
WHERE: Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C., USA
WHY: The administration’s threat is tied to whether a court allows the planned renovations and related changes to the building’s front.
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