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22. The building, lovely as it is, isn't what makes the

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Sun Feb 1, 2026, 07:35 PM

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Kennedy Center so great. It's the caliber of performers and performances and the privilege of being asked to perform there. Trump thinks it's about bricks and mortar, marble, granite, and gold plated hardware. And himself.

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BREAKING: Trump Announces Closure of Kennedy Center for Two Years [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Feb 1 OP

Is the bastard gonna tear it down like the East Wing vapor2 Feb 1 #1

Another "Trump Says" Article Roy Rolling Feb 1 #41

And he says he going to build a new one. He is such a piece of shit. skylucy Feb 1 #2

ETTD! jmbar2 Feb 1 #3

Is "GoLocalProv" a reliable source? SouthBayDem Feb 1 #4

Admittedly, it's new to me. mahatmakanejeeves Feb 1 #6

The Kennedy family might have something to say about this in court. Gaugamela Feb 1 #5

What is their standing? NT mahatmakanejeeves Feb 1 #7

I'm not a lawyer, but someone has standing and the Kennedy family has money. And frankly, Gaugamela Feb 1 #8

Why would they have any more standing than I do? mahatmakanejeeves Feb 1 #10

I didn't say they do. But they have more money than you do. Gaugamela Feb 1 #11

I haven't seen their balance sheet, but I'm going to take a chance and agree with your assertion. NT mahatmakanejeeves Feb 1 #17

If you think you or any American has standing then why did you ask if Gaugamela Feb 1 #18

This is where I step back and let the lawyers take over. NT mahatmakanejeeves Feb 1 #23

They had better get moving because we could see a demo crew there at any time Bluetus Feb 1 #45

THIS orangecrush Feb 1 #51

Maybe it's a matter of licensing or branding. Their name is on the Building. /nt bucolic_frolic Feb 1 #21

Due to an act on Congress. I seriously doubt that the Kennedys derive any mahatmakanejeeves Feb 1 #24

They receive publicity and pride at the use of their famous ancestor's name bucolic_frolic Feb 1 #26

True. I'm not an accountant either, but unless the Kennedy family incorporated itself, and mahatmakanejeeves Feb 1 #28

Thank you for all the great posts! bucolic_frolic Feb 1 #32

Thanks. I figure that as long as I'm up at 2:00 a.m. because of ... you know ... I might as well fire up the tablet. NT mahatmakanejeeves Feb 1 #35

BINGO!!! Hey Joe Feb 1 #16

This country doesn't need another whorehouse, yet Fat Donnie is intent on making everything he can into one. jls4561 Feb 1 #9

He must think gluing faux gold doodads all over the place will draw in more acts. Vinca Feb 1 #12

I've said it before and I'll say it again: fat orange imbecile wolfie001 Feb 1 #13

Puts his name on the building and then shuts it down Baitball Blogger Feb 1 #14

What a loser JoseBalow Feb 1 #15

Maybe the Kennedy family will open one, in the meantime. twodogsbarking Feb 1 #19

"Grandeur" ... Justice matters. Feb 1 #20

The building, lovely as it is, isn't what makes the Ilsa Feb 1 #22

One could say, "Melania" was the straw that broke the camel's back. NT mahatmakanejeeves Feb 1 #25

I guess kid rock can't play all year? kerouac2 Feb 1 #27

Thankfully ProfessorGAC Feb 1 #31

The 2026 Grosse Pointe High School senior prom committee is looking for talent. NT mahatmakanejeeves Feb 1 #34

Well Played! (nt) ProfessorGAC Feb 1 #36

This is only to cover up that thanks to him attendance is down 80% and artists have pulled out. Doodley Feb 1 #29

"If I can't have it, no one can." NT mahatmakanejeeves Feb 1 #30

Bullshit. It's because nobody wants to perform there any more. Ocelot II Feb 1 #33

There are so many things that irritate the hell out of trump. C Moon Feb 1 #37

These are a few of the things that I hate. mahatmakanejeeves Feb 1 #39

Dumb question - but isn't there a Board of Governors or some other board that has some say in all of this? hamsterjill Feb 1 #38

He appointed them all, at least the ones who have a vote. mahatmakanejeeves Feb 1 #40

Thank you. hamsterjill Feb 1 #46

It took an act of congress dweller Feb 1 #42

He won't be here in 2 years. BigmanPigman Feb 1 #43

Knock on wood DinahMoeHum Feb 1 #47

Translation... lonely bird Feb 1 #44

"... many Events using the Facility ...". More proof that he is delusional. generalbetrayus Feb 1 #48

Right. Construction and Rebuilding. EnergizedLib Feb 1 #49

They did such a great job with the East Wing, and lest we forget they destroyed lostincalifornia Feb 1 #50

AFTER a review by forum hosts LOCKING Omaha Steve Feb 1 #52