Kennedy Center Fencing Goes Up as Trump-Aligned Board Votes to Close Building for Repairs

Fencing surrounds Kennedy Center after Trump-aligned board votes to close it for repairs. Judge blocks return of Trump's name to building.

Editorial Desk

September 16, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — Fencing went up around the main Kennedy Center building on Wednesday, following a vote by the Trump-aligned board to close most of the performing arts center for renovations.

The decision came after a federal judge ruled against restoring President Donald Trump’s name to the building, which had been a contentious issue. The board had previously proposed adding Trump’s name to the facade and renaming the plaza in his honor, but those plans were blocked by the court.

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Activists have raised concerns about the closure, with some fearing that parts of the building could be demolished before legal proceedings conclude. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has continued its efforts to associate itself with the Kennedy Center, despite opposition from various groups and individuals.

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