Lynda Carter Joins Protests Against Trump’s Plans to Demolish Kennedy Center

Lynda Carter leads protests against Trump's plans to demolish Kennedy Center, as court orders 30-day notice for major changes.

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September 20, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — Activists and celebrities gathered outside the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Friday in a show of resistance against potential demolition plans by former President Donald Trump. The protest came after a federal judge ordered the center to provide 30 days’ notice before making any significant structural alterations, including potential demolition.

The event, titled Hands Around the Kennedy Center, drew thousands of demonstrators who marched through Washington’s Foggy Bottom neighborhood, blocking traffic and expressing their concerns. Attendees carried signs, wore costumes, and voiced opposition whenever the president was mentioned. Among them was Lynda Carter, known for her role as Wonder Woman, who joined the growing movement against Trump’s proposed actions.

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Chris Raleigh, co-founder of the organizing group Hands Off the Arts, emphasized the public’s resolve to prevent the president from moving forward with his plans. He referenced the East Wing’s sudden transformation into a gaping hole, warning that the Kennedy Center could face a similar fate. Protesters highlighted the center’s cultural significance, with one attendee erasing hundreds of Trump names written on a chalkboard and replacing them with hearts. Others expressed fears that Trump’s influence could harm arts education and programming at the venue.

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