Who Owns the Kennedy Center? The Trump Name Ruling & Closure Explained

The Kennedy Center board in Washington voted to temporarily close the performing arts center, citing structural repairs and financial issues. This decision followed a federal judge's ruling that blocked the board from adding President Trump's name to the building or its grounds. The venue has returned to the headlines due to this court ruling and the subsequent closure vote, raising questions about the control of the D.C. venue and the next steps for the institution.