Trump Says Kennedy Center Will Close 'Immediately' as Judge Blocks Name Change on Building
A federal judge ruled that Donald Trump's name must not appear on the Kennedy Center building, as the institution's Trump-appointed board was reportedly set to vote on a two-year closure.
President Donald Trump said the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. would close "immediately," according to the BBC, as a judge ruled that his name must not be placed on the building.
The court ruling came as the Kennedy Center's board, whose members were reportedly appointed by Trump, was scheduled to vote on a proposal to close the institution for two years, the BBC reported.
Further details of the judge's ruling, the reasoning behind it, and the board's planned vote were not immediately available.
The Kennedy Center, a major performing arts venue in the U.S. capital, has been the subject of controversy following changes to its leadership. This report is based on limited details published by the BBC, and further developments are expected.
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- Trump says Kennedy Center will shutter 'immediately', as judge rules his name must stay off building — BBC Entertainment & Arts
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