Donald Trump Takes Over the Kennedy Center — Page 30

Curious if the National Theatre will expand its amount of offerings in the next two seasons, considering it will be the only touring house in DC now. Are there other venues in DC or the surrounding area that could host a Broadway touring series?

Yeah he’s not planning on renovating the building, he’s planning on tearing it down. And of course the newly constructed building - if it even happens - will be stripped of Kennedy‘s name.

Congress needs to do its job, step up and stop this man from wrecking one of this country’s great cultural institutions.

Updated On: 2/1/26 at 11:05 PM

“James885 said: "Yeah he’s not planning on renovating the building, he’s planning on tearing it down. And of course the newly constructed building - if it even happens - will be stripped of Kennedy‘s name.

Congress needs to do its job, step up and stop this man from wrecking one of this country’s great cultural institutions."

I would prefer Congress first deal with his personal extra-judicial militia that is assassinating US citizens but that’s just me.

Updated On: 2/2/26 at 02:40 AM

Merkin2 said: "Rob Mcclure post

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I love you Rob McClure, never change.

He has to close it for two years because HE'S DOING SUCH A GREAT JOB RUNNING IT AND EVERYONE HAS TO TAKE A BREAK TO TAKE IN THE SHEER WINNING OF IT ALL. 

“I would prefer Congress first deal with his personal extra-judicial militia that is assassinating US citizens but that’s just me."

I think most of us would strongly, overwhelmingly prefer that what you mention happens first. Expressing hope that Congress steps up about the Kennedy Center and sharing that here doesn’t mean it’s anyone’s top concern overall. It is relevant to this discussion about Trump’s KC takeover though.
For those mentioning the possibility of him leveling it: is that an actual rumor, or is it an assumption based on his past behavior?

 

 

Updated On: 2/2/26 at 11:46 AM

It’s prime real estate on a river. It’s going to become condos. 

Who will reimburse those touring companies for the lost bookings?  Does this break the contract with whoever runs the subscription series? 

Based on Trump’s past behavior, I think we can safely assume  that whatever comes out of his mouth is a blatant lie. We can also assume that whatever plans he has for the property will be as aesthetically offensive as everything else he gets his tiny fingers on, and will include some kind of long term lease that gives the Trump family control, with options to build hotels and restaurants, and to include a massive memorial and tourist center to honor Trump. Kennedy’s name will be thrown on the trash heap, along with the original purpose of the center. Illegal? Highly! But has that ever stopped him before? 
 

One thing that should be explored is how is he paying for all these abuses. I suspect that wherever the money is coming from, it’s probably illegal. (Saudis?)

 

Just imagine the worst possible outcome, and I think you’d be pretty close to an accurate prediction. 

James885 said: "Yeah he’s not planning on renovating the building, he’s planning on tearing it down. And of course the newly constructed building - if it even happens - will be stripped of Kennedy‘s name.

Congress needs to do its job, step up and stop this man from wrecking one of this country’s great cultural institutions."

 

Trump, announced that the performing arts venue would close for renovations for two years starting in July is expected to cost $200million, said the project was fully financed, but did not elaborate on the source of the funding.

He added that the project won’t involve demolishing the iconic building on the Potomac River.

“I’m not ripping it out,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. “I’ll be using the steel. So we’re using the structure.”

“We’re using some of the marble, and some of the marble comes down, but when it’s open, it’ll be brand new and really beautiful,” he said. "We’re going to have all brand-new air conditioning, heating."

‘Crisis’: The fallout from Trump’s surprise plan to close Kennedy Center

https://wapo.st/4qhUb0b

Where's Zeppie to espouse about the loss of work for people now?