Trump's Latest Gamble: The Kennedy Center as Pawn in a Larger Game As the federal judge overseeing the contentious case of the Kennedy Center's renovation plan deliberates, President Trump has weighed in with his characteristic bombast.
He branded Judge Christopher Cooper "highly conflicted" and implied that the building itself is on the brink of collapse. The president's remarks about the Kennedy Center are telling.
In a social media post, Trump characterized the iconic performing arts venue as "old and decrepit," necessitating "major construction" to restore its former glory.