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Trump Says Kennedy Center Could Be 'Ripped Down' if He Doesn't Get 'Recognition'

Trump said he may withhold $257 million in renovation funds unless the Kennedy Center bears his name, after a judge blocked the tribute.

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President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the Kennedy Center could "close" or be "ripped down" if his administration doesn't receive recognition on the performing arts center as tensions over his name being removed mount.

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Trump Threatens Kennedy Center to Be Shut Down or Demolished If His Name Is Not Included

Trump said the Kennedy Center could be closed or dismantled if his administration does not receive recognition for its role in the arts center.

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Trump says Kennedy Center could be 'ripped down' if he doesn't get 'recognition'

The president's comments come after a federal judge on Tuesday blocked the performing arts center's board from adding a tribute to Trump on the building or site.

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Outrage after Trump threatens to tear down Kennedy Center over nameplate: 'Reprehensible'

President Donald Trump sparked outrage on Wednesday after he publicly threatened to tear down the Kennedy Center if courts don't allow him to affix his name to the building. Speaking to reporters before departing to North Carolina for a rally, Trump called the building a "loser" and said he was the ...

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Whatever Trump builds the next President must tear down

On Wednesday, the Washington Post reported on the progress of Trump’s attempt to leave DC littered with architectural abominations whose size is matched only by…

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Trump says Kennedy Center could be 'ripped down' without his support

President Trump said the Kennedy Center could be torn down without the support of his administration.

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USA Today broke the news in New York, United States on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
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