Trump's announcement comes as the arts venue faces a series of event cancellations after Trump launched a forceful takeover of the center and added his name to its facade.

The president, who partially renamed the building 'The Trump Kennedy Center' last month, made the announcement on Truth Social Sunday night.

US President Donald ⁠Trump has said he plans to close the John F Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts for two years for reconstruction starting in July.

The centre will close from Jul 4 for a thorough renovation, said US President Donald Trump.

The centre will close from Jul 4 for a thorough renovation, said US President Donald Trump.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Sunday he is closing the Kennedy Center arts complex in Washington for two years, beginning on July 4 -- the nation's 250th anniversary -- for a thorough renovation. Since returning to office, Trump has launched a forceful takeover of the once non-partisan center, branding some…

President Donald Trump, after affixing his name to the Kennedy Center, said he decided that it must be shut down for two years to undergo a "complete rebuilding."

Trump announced his plan days after the premiere of “Melania” a documentary of the first lady was shown at the storied venue.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday he will move to close Washington’s Kennedy Center performing arts venue for two years starting in July for construction. Trump’s announcement on social media follows a wave of cancellations since Trump ousted the previous leadership and added his name to the building. Trump made no mention in […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday he will move to close Washington’s Kennedy Center performing arts venue for two years starting in July for construction. Trump’s announcement on social media follows a wave of cancellations since Trump ousted the previous leadership and added his name to the building. Trump made no mention in […]

President Donald Trump said the Trump Kennedy Center will close on July 4, 2026, in order to carry out a two-year renovation project, promising a grand reopening.

Taking to social media, Donald Trump announced that he was closing the Kennedy Center for two years for it to have a "complete rebuilding."