Washington, United States, Feb 2, 2026 (AFP) - Trump says closing Kennedy Center arts complex for two years

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US President Donald Trump announced Sunday he is closing the Kennedy Center arts complex in Washington for two years, beginning on July 4 -- the nation's 250th anniversary -- for a thorough renovation. Since returning to office, Trump has launched a forceful takeover of the once non-partisan center, branding some of its programming too "woke" and adding his own name to the facade. "I have determined that the fastest way to bring The Trump Kennedy......

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