Kennedy Center board votes to partially close arts center during renovations and add Trump’s name to the building again

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Published on August 13, 2026 • Originally reported by Andrea Mitchell. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
The Trump-appointed Kennedy Center board on Thursday voted to partially close the iconic arts center for up to two years during renovations and to re-add President Donald Trump’s name to the building’s facade, according to one person who attended the virtual board meeting and a second person familiar with the meeting.
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