AFP photo shows Trump examining image of apparent Kennedy Center razing
An AFP photo of Donald Trump examining a depiction of Washington's Kennedy Center apparently being demolished sparked widespread attention Thursday after the president threatened to tear down the revered arts venue because he has been blocked from renaming it after himself. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from Washington.
A federal judge issued an order on Sept 17 requiring US President Donald Trump's administration to provide a minimum of 30 days notice before any actions to demolish the Kennedy Centre. This decision came after Trump suggested the landmark venue could be torn down if his plans for the site were not followed. The order was issued by US District Judge Christopher Cooper, following new evidence submitted by lawyers representing Democratic Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, who is suing to keep the venue open.
Beatty argues that the closure of the venue is a setup for indefinite shutdown and eventual demolition.
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- Judge orders Kennedy Center to give 30 days’ notice before major physical changes theguardian.com
- Kennedy Center official says "nothing is being demolished" as Trump says it could be "ripped down" cbsnews.com
- Judge orders Kennedy Center to provide 30 days' notice before making any major physical changes pbs.org
- Kennedy Center Ordered To Provide 30 Days Notice Before Potential Demolition forbes.com
