'Fool me once…' Lawyers argue Kennedy Center should not meet same fate as the East Wing

Culture 'Fool me once…' Lawyers argue Kennedy Center should not meet same fate as the East Wing April 30, 202610:40 AM ET Elizabeth Blair A general view shows the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC on January 10, 2026. Two lawsuits are calling to halt the closure of the Center for renovations. Rep. Joyce Beatty, an ex-officio trustee, is also asking for the removal of President Trump's name from the Center, an act that was not approved by Congress. Since the name change, artists have cancelled performances and ticket sales have declined. MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images Lawyers made arguments in hearings for two separate lawsuits against President Trump and the Kennedy Center's board this week.

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