New Kennedy Center damage renews call for Trump-backed renovations
A ceiling collapse at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. has prompted officials to renew calls for a $250 million renovation project championed by President Donald Trump. The center's board is currently seeking legal approval to close the venue for two years to facilitate these upgrades.
Why it matters
The incident serves as a focal point in the ongoing political debate regarding the preservation of historic cultural sites and the influence of the Trump administration on Washington institutions.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A chunk of ceiling fell inside a main hallway of the Kennedy Center , according to a spokesperson who said the damage underscores the need to shut down the historic arts venue for renovations sought by President Donald Trump.
No one was injured when a piece of the ceiling inside the Kennedy Center’s grand foyer collapsed Friday evening, said Roma Daravi, the center’s vice president for public relations.
Photos provided by the center showed a large hole in the high ceiling and debris littering the red carpet in part of the hallway that connects the Kennedy Center’s three main performance auditoriums. The damage occurred during stormy weather in Washington.
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