Trump Seeks Kennedy Center Closure

President Donald Trump is trying to keep the Kennedy Center closed for renovations, and his administration asked federal judge Christopher Cooper to lift an injunction so the building can be fully shut down and repaired. Cooper previously blocked the center from adding Trump’s name and required more than 30 days’ notice before major physical changes, including demolition. The administration says safety risks and maintenance problems require a full closure; opponents say repairs are being used as leverage in the naming fight. Trump has threatened that the building could be “ripped down” without his name. His appeal continues, and Cooper still oversees future construction or demolition plans.