Kennedy Center Board Votes to Close Venue Amid Financial Crisis and Naming Dispute
The board of the Washington, DC arts institution voted to shut the historic center as a dispute over renovation funding and a proposal to add President Trump's name to the building remains unresolved.
The board of the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC has voted to shutter the historic performing arts venue, according to Al Jazeera.
The closure comes amid what has been described as a financial crisis facing the institution.
According to the report, President Trump said renovations at the center would not move forward unless his name was added to the building.
Details on the specific terms of the board's vote, the timeline for the closure, and next steps for the institution were not immediately available.
This is a developing story and further details are expected to emerge.
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