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Kennedy Center faces demolition threat under Trump
A federal judge orders a 30-day notice requirement after Trump suggests tearing down the iconic DC performing arts venue.
In brief
A federal judge orders a 30-day notice requirement after Trump suggests tearing down the iconic DC performing arts venue. A court order now requires the Trump administration to give 30 days' notice before any demolition of the Kennedy Center can occur. Originally reported by BBC News.
Trump threatens Kennedy Center demolition
President Donald Trump warned the Washington DC performing arts venue could be "ripped down", raising alarm about the iconic building's future.
Federal judge orders 30-day notice
A US federal judge ruled the Trump administration must give 30 days' notice before any demolition occurs at the Kennedy Center.
Trump photographed with demolition poster
Trump was spotted onboard Air Force One looking at a poster with a headline appearing to tout the demolition of the Kennedy Center site.
Kerry Kennedy calls it a tragedy
Kerry Kennedy, niece of late president John F Kennedy, told the BBC it would be a tragedy if the performing arts center named after her uncle were demolished.
“'It would be a tragedy' if Kennedy Center is demolished”
Protesters gather at the venue
Demonstrators gathered at the Kennedy Center on Friday to protest against threats to demolish the historic performing arts venue.
The takeaway
A court order now requires the Trump administration to give 30 days' notice before any demolition of the Kennedy Center can occur.
