<img alt="A tarp covers signage on the facade of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C, on June 15, 2026, after a judge ordered the removal of President Donald Trump" src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/6000x4000+0+0/resize/6000x4000!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F77%2Ff3%2F800c72e6458bb3a0778231232bb7%2Fgettyimages-2281143250.jpg" /><p>The board of the Kennedy Center voted to close the historic arts center due to concerns regarding financial and structural problems. This decision comes as a judge has ordered the removal of President Donald Trump's name from the venue.</p><p>(Image credit: Brendan Smialowski)</p><img src="https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=nx-s1-5969905" />
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Kennedy Center board votes to close due to financial and structural concerns
The board of the Kennedy Center has voted to close the venue, citing financial and structural issues. This decision follows a judge's order to remove President Donald Trump's name from the center.
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