Ceiling chunk falls at Kennedy Center, renews Trump shutdown call
By The BriefBrief
A chunk of ceiling fell inside a main hallway of the Kennedy Center, a spokesperson said, with no injuries reported after the collapse Friday evening. The damage was cited as underscoring the need to shut down the historic venue for renovations sought by President Donald Trump.
WHO:Roma Daravi, Kennedy Center vice president for public relations
WHAT:A piece of ceiling collapsed inside the Kennedy Center, with no injuries reported.
WHEN:Sep 4, 2026
WHERE:USA
WHY:The collapse was cited as underscoring the need to shut down the Kennedy Center for renovations sought by President Donald Trump.
