Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAlex WoodwardWednesday 26 August 2026 07:32 BST(Getty)The Department of Justice suggested the Kennedy Center may need to be demolished if Donald Trump cannot put his name on the building to help raise funds for renovations.Government lawyers argued the performing arts landmark is in terminal decline and claimed Donald Trump is its only hope for structural and financial survival.Legal representatives for Democratic Representative Joyce Beatty criticized the filing as an unconscionable threat and promised to challenge it in court.The venue board of trustees approved resolutions to place Donald Trump's name on the building facade and rename the surrounding area despite prior court rulings.A federal judge previously ruled that Congress designated the venue exclusively as a memorial to President John F. Kennedy.In fullTrump’s DOJ says Kennedy Center might need to be demolished if his name can’t go on the buildingMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in