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Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump's name and close for 2 years
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Steven Sloan | The Associated Press , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· August 12, 2026
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Key takeaway The center's board, which includes allies of President Donald Trump, has made decisions about the center's future.
A recent development has occurred regarding the Kennedy Center, a performing arts institution. The center's board, which includes allies of President Donald Trump, has made decisions about the center's future. These decisions involve physical changes to the building, including adding Trump's name to the facade and naming the plaza after him.
The center will also undergo substantial renovations, resulting in the closure of most of its space for two years. Further details about these changes and their potential implications are available from the source, NBC Bay Area.
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Category: government Published: August 12, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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