Washington — president Donald Trump He said Sunday he would move to close Washington’s Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for two years starting in July for construction.
Trump’s social media announcement follows a wave of cancellations since Trump ousted previous leadership and added his name to the building. Trump did not mention the recent cancellations in his post.
Trump announced his plan days after his announcement Premiere of the movie “Melania” A documentary about the First Lady was screened at the famous venue. He said the proposal was subject to approval by the Kennedy Center’s board of directors, which was staffed with his hand-picked allies. Trump Same chairs Board of Trustees of the Center.
“This important decision, based on input from many respected experts, will transform the tired, broken, and dilapidated Center, which has been in disrepair, both financially and structurally, for many years, into a world-class bastion of the arts, music, and entertainment,” Trump wrote in his post.
Leading performing arts groups withdrew from performing, the most recent of whom was composer Philip Glass. Who announced his decision To withdraw his Symphony No. 15, “Lincoln,” because he said the Center’s values today “directly conflict” with the message of the piece.
Earlier this month, Washington National Opera Announce It will move offers away from Kennedy Center In another high-profile departure following Trump’s takeover of the US capital’s leading performing arts venue.
A Kennedy Center spokesperson did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment.