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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Julia Demaree Nikhinson

Photos show a media tour of the Kennedy Center ahead of renovations

Kennedy Center - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

The Kennedy Center is poised to undergo major renovations, with President Donald Trump calling it “tired, broken, and dilapidated.” Matt Floca, the new executive director, led journalists through the building on Wednesday, highlighting water damage and outdated equipment. Repairs are expected to take two years, with Congress providing $257 million for the project.

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