Trump officials threaten Kennedy Center demolition if court blocks renovations
The justice department has also asked for Trump's name to be put back on the building after it was removed in June following a court order.
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Trump officials threaten Kennedy Center demolition if court blocks renovations
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The Trump administration has threatened to demolish the Kennedy Center if courts block planned renovations, according to a Justice Department court filing. The administration is also seeking to restore President Trump's name to the building, which was removed in June following a previous court order. A federal judge questioned the Justice Department's arguments during a hearing but did not issue a ruling. The Kennedy Center's board, composed of Trump supporters, voted to restore his name despite the earlier court decision against it.
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Trump Administration Threatens to Demolish Kennedy Center
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