Trump seen looking at plans for Kennedy Center demolition
A judge has blocked any immediate efforts to destroy the Kennedy Center, after Donald Trump was photographed through the windows of Air Force One appearing to look at plans for the building's demolition.
Donald Trump was photographed on Air Force One appearing to examine demolition plans for the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., leading to widespread criticism. The US president, whose approval ratings are at a low point, became furious after a judge ordered the Kennedy Center to provide 30 days notice before making any major changes to the building.
A photograph showed Trump holding a placard with "Kennedy Center DEMOLIS..." partially obscured by the plane's window. Trump had been trying to rename the center after himself, a decision overturned by a judge. The Kennedy Center, named after President John F. Kennedy, has been targeted by Trump for various renovations and branding efforts.
A judge recently blocked Trump's immediate demolition plans, ordering the center to provide notice before any major alterations. The building's closure for safety assessments has drawn further criticism from Democrats.
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