Trump says Kennedy Center is closing for 2 years for 'complete rebuilding'
February 2, 2026
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2:17Now PlayingTrump says Kennedy Center is closing for 2 years for 'complete rebuilding'
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as posted by the channelPresident Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he will be temporarily closing entertainment operations at the Kennedy Center for "approximately" two years.
He claimed in a post to his social media platform that it's for "Construction, Revitalization, and Complete Rebuilding."
Trump said the closure will start on July 4.
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