# 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.
- Title: Kennedy Center faces demolition threat under Trump · BBC News
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: BBC News — https://bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cv8e3jw1kr4lo
- Published: 2026-09-19T00:03:53.318+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kennedy center, donald trump, demolition threat, washington dc, federal court, performing arts, john f kennedy, us politics, trump administration, news, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

A court order now requires the Trump administration to give 30 days' notice before any demolition of the Kennedy Center can occur.