A day after announcing the closure of the Kennedy Center for two years for renovations,
Donald Trump<\/a> told reporters that the plans would not be for \u201cripping it out.\u201d<\/p>\nBut he signaled major changes to the complex, as he said. \u201cI\u2019ll be using the steel. So we\u2019re using the structure. We\u2019re using some of the marble, and some of the marble comes down, but when it\u2019s open it will be brand new and really beautiful. It will be at the highest level.\u201d<\/p>\n
In a Truth Social post on Sunday, Trump said that the plans are for the center to close on July 4 for two years, enabling a speedier construction than if crews had to work around ongoing performances.<\/p>\n
The president said that the closure plan is subject to approval from the Kennedy Center board, which is now dominated by Trump loyalists.<\/p>\n
Trump\u2019s announcement quickly drew…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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