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Trump threatens to demolish Kennedy Centerif $250m renovation not done

US president’s lawyers in court filing say Washington arts complex must undergo repairs or risk demolition

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David Smith in Washington25 Aug 2026, 11:15 pmUpdated 11 min ago1 min readAmericasUnited States
Trump threatens to demolish Kennedy Center if $250m renovation not done

United StatesDavid Smith in Washington

US president’s lawyers in court filing say Washington arts complex must undergo repairs or risk demolition

The John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts could be demolished if repairs are not carried out, Donald Trump’s administration warned in a court filing on Monday.

Lawyers for the US president said the national arts complex in Washington DC must undergo a $250m renovation or risk facing the wrecking ball.

The John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts could be demolished if repairs are not carried out, Donald Trump’s administration warned in a court filing on Monday.

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Source: The Guardian · David Smith in Washington. Published 25 Aug 2026, 11:15 pm.

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