- The Department of Justice announced that the Kennedy Center is temporarily closing for seven days due to structural safety risks.
- The closure follows federal court rulings blocking Donald Trump from renaming the national memorial after himself.
- Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty requested an emergency court hearing, claiming the closure violates an existing court injunction.
- Trump publicly speculated about demolishing the building and was photographed reviewing a placard reading Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED.
- Justice Department filings previously suggested the venue could fall into extreme disrepair and require demolition if Trump is not recognized on the facade.
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