Trump's Kennedy Center Problems Just Got WAY WORSE
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“Fully financed” was Trump’s February assurance about the Kennedy Center, where the Washington Post now reports $21 million in borrowing and $48 million in written-off pledges. The Washington National Opera alleges that the center took $10 million from its restricted endowment, while the center says the opera owes it money. A judge has ordered 30 days’ written notice before any demolition, and a bipartisan bill would require congressional approval before demolishing congressionally designated presidential memorials. Mike Lee blocked fast-track passage with two words: “I object.” Ring of Fire's Josh G. explains. The Washington Post - The Kennedy Center Was Solvent When Trump Took Over. Then Its Finances Collapsed.: https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/09/30/kennedy-center-was-solvent-when-trump-took-over-then-its-finances-collapsed/ U.S. District Court for D.C. - Beatty v. Trump, Memorandum Opinion, Sept. 15, 2026 (PDF): https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.28
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