Kennedy Center votes to shut down operations for 2 years and names a new president - AP News

Kennedy Center votes to shut down operations for 2 years and names a new president  AP News

Kennedy Center votes to shut down operations for 2 years and names a new president

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Kennedy Center's board of directors voted on Monday to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations. The widely expected decision comes in the wake of numerous resignations and cancellations during President Donald Trump's second term, although Trump himself has cited the need for repairs as a reason for the closure. "We're going to ensure it remains the finest performing arts facility of its kind anywhere in the world," Trump told reporte

By The Korea Herald

Kennedy Center to Shut Down Operations for 2 Years Following Board Vote

President Trump cited the need for repairs as the reason for the shutdown, which comes in the wake of Kennedy Center president Richard Grenell's exit.

By Chris Eggertsen