Trump Says Kennedy Center to Close for Two Years

Is the Kennedy Center closing due to Trump's toxicity or necessary renovations funded by Congress?

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Trump Says Kennedy Center to Close for Two Years

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Above: A general view of the facade of the Kennedy Center on Jan. 17. Image credit: Erica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire/Getty Images

The Spin

Democratic narrative

Trump made the Kennedy Center so toxic that performers fled en masse, forcing a shutdown after 55 years of continuous operation. This closure mirrors Trump's failed casinos — a desperate cover-up for the fact that the venue would sit empty anyway after everyone canceled. Congress funds this institution, and deserves consultation before Trump unilaterally shuts down operations for two years.

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Republican narrative

The Kennedy Center desperately needs a comprehensive renovation after decades of neglect, and temporary closure ensures faster, higher-quality construction without audience interruptions. Congress appropriated a historic $257 million specifically for these overdue repairs. Keeping the facility open would compromise construction quality and unnecessarily extend timelines.

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