The Kennedy Center board voted again on Thursday to add Trump's name to the building, with a plaque stating that the center "was restored and renovated by President Donald Trump." This marks another attempt by the board to honor Trump in a different way following a federal judge's May ruling blocking the renaming of the Kennedy Center after Trump. Previously, Trump had replaced members appointed by the Democratic administration, and the board is now predominantly composed of his allies. On the same day, the board also decided to close the main building of the Kennedy Center for two years for renovations, though this plan requires approval from the federal judge who previously blocked the closure. Joyce Beatty, a board member and Democratic U.S. Representative, called the addition of Trump’s name a clear attempt to circumvent court rulings and violate congressional legislation. Critics argue that the White House’s push for a temporary closure was not only about renovations but also aimed at concealing declining ticket sales following Trump’s overhaul of the institution.
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