Category: Beatty, Joyce

Can President Trump Demolish the Kennedy Center? Experts Say Not Easily.

The New York Times – Music:
The president has entertained the idea of tearing down the performing arts venue. Analysts say any plan would face multiple daunting challenges.
Kennedy Center Shelved Repairs Now Cited for Closure, Whistle-Blowers Say

The New York Times – Music:
In a letter to Congress, former employees say the center delayed a plan to address the leaks that its officials now cite as a serious safety risk.
Trump Air Force One Photos Fuel Kennedy Center Demolition Speculation

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Images captured through the windows of Air Force One showed President Trump reviewing a poster with the title “Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED.”
Kennedy Center Defends Closure as Necessary for Public Safety

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The institution shut its doors to the public on Tuesday in a decision that a federal judge will scrutinize.
Trump’s Name Must Stay Off Kennedy Center, Judge Rules

The New York Times – Music:
A federal judge told center officials at a hearing that he would not approve a plan to inscribe President Trump’s name on the building.
Judge Says Trump’s Name Should Stay Off Kennedy Center for Now

The New York Times – Music:
After the court forced the removal of the president’s name from the building’s title, the center devised a plan to add an inscription honoring President Trump.
Judge Is Asked to Block Inscription of Trump’s Name on Kennedy Center

The New York Times – Music:
The request from a Democratic lawmaker follows a decision by the Trump-allied board to add “Restored and Renovated by President Donald J. Trump” to the building.