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Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump's name and close for 2 years
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Steven Sloan | The Associated Press , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 12, 2026
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Key takeaway The board voted to make physical changes to the building, including adding President Donald Trump's name to the facade.
A recent meeting of the Kennedy Center's board has led to significant decisions regarding the institution's future. The board voted to make physical changes to the building, including adding President Donald Trump's name to the facade. The proposed changes also involve naming the plaza in front of the building after Trump and closing most of the venue's space for two years to allow for renovations.
Further details about the meeting and the proposed changes are available from the source, including potential implications of these decisions.
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Category: government Published: August 12, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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