The Kennedy Center’s board of trustees votes to close the main performing-arts venue for up to two years to allow for renovations, according to multiple outlets citing people familiar with the decision. ABC News and NBC News also report that the board votes to re-add President Donald Trump’s name to the building’s facade.
Context for the decision includes an earlier court-related dispute over branding at the institution. Bloomberg reports that the plan moves forward after a judge rebukes the matter and results in Trump’s name being removed. The Hill and PBS NewsHour add that while the main building closes, some programming may continue, and the separate Reach building on campus remains available for some events.
Outlets differ mainly in emphasis. Bloomberg, The Independent, PBS NewsHour and The Hill focus on the two-year closure and renovation logistics, while Los Angeles Times, ABC News and NBC News foreground the related decision to inscribe Trump’s name again, citing attendance at or familiarity with the virtual board meeting.
