US EditionJudge questions Trump’s plan to close the Kennedy Center for 2 years
Joyce Beatty says the renaming and two-year shutdown amount to demolition and were not approved by Congress, as a judge weighs the challenge.
- On Tuesday, District Court Judge Christopher Cooper presided over a hearing on a lawsuit filed by Ohio Congresswoman Joyce Beatty challenging the Trump administration's plan to rename and close the Kennedy Center for two years.
- President Donald Trump replaced the center's leadership with a hand-picked board earlier this year, initiating renovations that Beatty argues lack required Congressional approval and resemble demolition rather than renovation.
- Questioning the administration's strategy, Cooper asked why the government abandoned the 'status quo' of phased renovations, noting the lack of cost analysis including potential loss of sponsorships and bookings.
- Following the hearing, Beatty expressed deep concern, saying she is 'very fearful that we'll see what happened with the East Wing and what happened with the Rose Garden' if the center closes.
- A second hearing is set for Wednesday regarding a separate lawsuit from eight cultural preservationist groups who also oppose the closure, with the center slated to close after this summer's 250th July 4th celebrations.
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Judge questions Trump's plan to close the Kennedy Center for 2 years
A federal judge is questioning the decision to close Washington's Kennedy Center for renovations. Judge Christopher Cooper asked during a hearing Tuesday why the center needs to close and whether the Trump administration has researched the impact.
Court to weigh Kennedy Center closure and renaming dispute
The battle over what is now being called the Trump‑Kennedy Center heads to federal court Tuesday, where a judge is expected to hear arguments in a lawsuit challenging both the planned name change and the lengthy closure.
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Trump's attempt to remake the Kennedy Center faces key legal test
Exterior of the Kennedy Center on the Potomac River, Washington, D.C., undated. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump’s attempt to remake the Kennedy Center faces a critical legal test on Tuesday morning. A federal Judge in Washington, D.C., is set to hear arguments about an attempt by Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, to block the renaming, planned closure and renovation of the performing arts center. Beatty, an …
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