The Kennedy Center’s board of directors said the venue could close as early as Tuesday due to bankruptcy. The assessment was made in a document obtained by The Washington Post.
The Board wrote that the Center likely faces closure unless it recognizes President Trump’s role in keeping it afloat. The Center is “seeking to appropriately recognize and acknowledge President Trump for his well-timed proffer of fiscal rescue,” the documents state. “The Board understands that without such appropriate recognition it is unlikely that President Trump will provide the fundamental oversight of the renovation of the main building and lead the fiscal rescue of the Center.”
“The Board seeks to provide multiple options so that President Trump can be legally and appropriately recognized and acknowledged on the facade of the Kennedy Center so that he agrees to carry the burden of managing the renovation and provides the Center with a much-required financial rescue.”
President Trump, meanwhile, has highlighted his efforts to restore the Kennedy Center. He wrote on Truth Social on Sunday, “The White House was in very bad condition, both inside and out. Frankly, it was a ‘dump!’ Past Presidents did not take care of it. I love renovating it during my spare time, which is not much,” he wrote. “The Department of Interior, and various contractors, are doing a fantastic job. Attached are pictures of BEFORE and AFTER. The exterior ‘skin’ of the Building was practically falling off! It is now in better shape than when built in 1792. Such an Honor to have the privilege of saving this Great Structure! More time without renovation would have destroyed our beloved White House!”
