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mahatmakanejeeves

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2. The naming scheme on the old press releases remains in place.
Tue Jun 16, 2026, 03:59 AM
Tuesday

That's what they were calling it at the time, correctly or not.

Infrastructure Damage Driving Trump Kennedy Center's $257 Million Renovation

Additional Pre-Renovation Assets
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A Visual Record of Decades of Deferred Maintenance
Record of Decades of Deferred Maintenance

Matt Floca, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, points out compromised fireproofing on rusted steel beams in parking garage caused by water intrusion.
Official Trump Kennedy Center Photo

Washington, D.C. — The Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts released an extensive photo record of the building conditions documented during a recent facility tour led by Matt Floca, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer. The images — spanning end-of-life mechanical equipment, corroded steel, water-damaged electrical systems, deteriorating concrete, structurally compromised theater equipment, and more — underscore the urgency for the historic revitalization project, set to begin this July.

Record of Decades of Deferred Maintenance

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For more footage and a list of planned projects, see here: Trump Kennedy Center Unveils Behind-The-Scenes Look At Upcoming Renovation.

Photo Disclaimer
Photographs courtesy of the Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts. Images may be reproduced by credentialed media for news coverage purposes with the credit line: "Courtesy of the Trump Kennedy Center." All other uses — including commercial, promotional, political, or advertising purposes — require prior written permission from the Center. Images may not be altered or used in any way that implies Trump Kennedy Center endorsement.

About The Trump Kennedy Center
The Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts is America’s living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, attracting millions of visitors each year to more than 2,000 performances, events, and exhibits. With its artistic affiliate, the National Symphony Orchestra, the Center is one of the nation’s most prestigious performing arts centers, dedicated to providing world-class art, powerful education, and outstanding memorial experiences to the broadest possible constituency.

To learn more about the Center, please visit our website.

Byline Information
Trump Kennedy Center
publicrelations@kennedy-center.org

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