President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he has determined the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts should close for roughly two years to undergo extensive renovations, a move that would temporarily shut down one of the nation’s most prominent cultural institutions. Trump said in a post on Truth …
Read More »Musicians Cancel Kennedy Center Shows After Trump Name Change
More musicians have canceled scheduled performances at the Kennedy Center after its board voted to rename the Washington performing arts institution to include President Donald Trump’s name, a move that has intensified political backlash and sparked legal action. Canceled performances now include shows that had been scheduled for Christmas Eve, …
Read More »Trump Announces Kennedy Center Honors Recipients, Says He Will Host Awards Show
President Donald Trump put his personal imprint on one of the nation’s most prestigious cultural traditions Wednesday, announcing this year’s Kennedy Center Honors recipients himself after installing loyalists on the center’s board and naming himself chairman. Flanked by American flags and covered photo stands for each honoree, Trump revealed the …
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