"We're going to ensure it remains the finest performing-arts facility of its kind anywhere in the world. I have determined that the fastest way to bring The Trump Kennedy Center to the highest level of Success, Beauty, and Grandeur, is to cease Entertainment Operations for an approximately two year period of time, with a scheduled Grand Reopening that will rival and surpass anything that has taken place with respect to such a Facility before."
"The Kennedy Center told the AP the vote was unanimous, which makes sense since it was handpicked by the president. On ex officio member, Ohio representative Joyce Beatty, did not vote despite suing for that right. A judge ruled over the weekend that she was entitled to participate in the meeting but wasn't entitled to a vote."
The Kennedy Center's board of directors has approved Donald Trump's plan to shut down the facility for approximately two years starting after July 4. The board also voted to replace Richard Grenell with Matt Floca as CEO and executive director. Trump stated the closure aims to renovate the center to the highest level of success and grandeur, with a grand reopening planned to surpass previous facilities of its kind. The vote was unanimous among board members, though Ohio representative Joyce Beatty, an ex officio member, was barred from voting despite a judge ruling she had the right to participate. Since Trump's involvement, several performing acts have withdrawn from the venue, including the Washington National Opera.
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