President Donald Trump was pictured reviewing a poster that appears to read, “Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED,” hours before his administration told a judge the arts institution had to be closed due to “structural deterioration” it characterized as posing “untenable risks” to safety. The president had warned earlier Wednesday that the Kennedy Center would “end up being ripped down” without his support, adding, “It’s in very, very bad shape, very dangerous shape.” 0:00 Trump administration closes Kennedy Center for 'at least a week' 1:01 Judge orders 30-day notice before major changes to building 4:12 Panel discusses the legal battle over Kennedy Center name Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr…
In a court filing, the Kennedy Center's executive director insisted the building's closure is temporary. However, the judge overseeing the case asked the Trump administration to give a sworn declaration on it. MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter Lisa Rubin, Hofstra University Law Professor James Sample and former Under Secretary of State Richard Stengel join Katy Tur to discuss.
Fencing has been installed around the main Kennedy Center building, one day after a Trump-aligned board voted to temporarily close the performing arts center for repairs. LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is joined by FOX News’ Mark Meredith to discuss the latest developments.
The Trump-apppointed Kennedy Center board voted Tuesday to shutter the venue after a federal judge again blocked President Donald Trump’s name from being added to the building without approval from Congress. Jonathan Lemire calls the board’s move “extortion” and predicts Trump will try to “bulldoze” the Kennedy Center if his name isn’t added to it.
The Kennedy Center board voted to close the center Tuesday after a tense meeting in which President Donald Trump called in to berate a Democratic congresswoman who serves on the panel, according to three sources familiar with the matter. “It was f**king crazy,” said one source familiar with the exchange between Trump and Rep. Joyce Beatty, whose lawsuit has prevented Trump’s name from being added to the building. Another source said Trump screamed, blaming Beatty for getting the courts involved and leading to the downfall of the performing arts center. Beatty told Trump he had put the Kennedy Center into deep debt, the third source said. 0:00 What happened during the Kennedy Center Board meeting? 3:05 Trump suggested that Rep. Beatty…
The Kennedy Center’s board voted Tuesday to close the center's main building for renovations, despite a court order keeping the center open. #Kennedycenter #Trump #boardvote
Democratic Congresswoman Joyce Beatty told CNN’s Kaitlan Collins that Trump “threw a tantrum” on a call about the future of the Kennedy Center and made things “personal” with her because she won in court earlier Tuesday.
Kerry Kennedy issues a direct plea to President Trump after the Kennedy Center's board voted to shutter the historic building indefinitely. The shutdown came hours after a judge blocked Trump's name from being added to the facade — a move the board claimed was the only way to save it. Speaking to Erin Burnett, Kennedy blasted the president: "We have real pain in our country... focus on your job."
The Trump-backed Kennedy Center board voted to close the center immediately and indefinitely after a judge ruled that Trump's name cannot appear on the building or its grounds. Rep. Joyce Beatty, an ex-officio member of the board, joins The Weeknight to discuss what happens next.
The Kennedy Center board voted to close the center Tuesday after a tense meeting in which President Donald Trump called in to berate a Democratic congresswoman who serves on the panel, according to two sources familiar with the matter. “It was f**king crazy,” said one source familiar with the exchange between Trump and Rep. Joyce Beatty, whose lawsuit has prevented Trump’s name from being added to the building. 0:00 Board of Trustees votes to close the Kennedy Center 0:41 Sources describe Trump's 'f****ing crazy' phone call 2:46 Why is Trump so focused on getting his name on the Kennedy Center? 5:44 What’s troubling about Trump wanting his name on the building? Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #trump…
