The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts may face demolition if President Donald Trump is not permitted to intervene. This warning came from Justice Department lawyers representing the center in a recent court document released Monday.
This filing marks a significant moment. It is the first occasion that allies of the former president have suggested the potential dismantling of the Kennedy Center itself.
The filing was publicized on August 25, 2026, at 2:53 p.m. EDT.
A photograph accompanies the news, showing a bust of former President John F. Kennedy located within his memorial and arts center. This image was captured by Jabin Botsford of The Washington Post.
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