The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington has closed, according to CNN.co.jp. The shutdown followed a decision by a federal district court that declined to permit President Dona
CNN.co.jp reported that Trump clashed sharply with a Democratic trustee who opposed renaming the institution. According to Sankei, Trump said he would not carry out renovations if his name was not ins
The center's board of trustees announced the closure decision, Jiji Press reported. Reuters, citing The Washington Post, said the facility was expected to become insolvent and shut down as early as th
The dispute centers on the naming of the landmark cultural venue, which honors former President John F. Kennedy. The federal court's refusal to allow Trump's name to appear at the site preceded the bo
It remains unclear what will happen to the center's operations or its building. Watch for further statements from the board of trustees and any response from the Trump administration on the court's ru
The Kennedy Center has shut down after a federal court refused to allow Trump's name on the building, CNN.co.jp reports.