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Kerry Kennedy news
The gist
Kerry Kennedy is organizing a rally to physically protect the Kennedy Center after its board closed it.
The fight is over whether Trump's name goes on the building.
How it unfolded
- Sep 15, 2026A federal judge blocked the Kennedy Center's board from adding a tribute to Trump on the building or site. About an hour later, the board voted to close the center immediately for renovations, citing safety concerns after ceiling plaster fell during heavy rain earlier in the month.
- Sep 15, 2026Trump said in a social media post that the renovations will not take place unless his name is added onto the building. Kerry Kennedy spoke to CNN's Erin Burnett on "OutFront."
- Sep 16, 2026Fencing was installed around the main building's entrance, blocking vehicle and pedestrian access. Lawyers for Ohio Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty asked a federal judge to schedule an emergency hearing on what they see as the "unlawful closure" of the center.