Kennedy Center renews call for Trump-backed shutdown after part of a ceiling collapses
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On Friday evening, a portion of the ceiling in the grand foyer and main hallway of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., collapsed following heavy rain in the area. Officials confirmed that no injuries resulted from the incident, which prompted the temporary closure of the historic arts venue's main building.
Following the collapse, a spokesperson for the Kennedy Center renewed calls for a shutdown of the facility to undertake comprehensive renovations. According to representatives, the structural failure directly underscores the necessity of these improvements, which have been previously sought by President Donald Trump.
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The HillFocuses on the emergency closure and validates President Trump's previous stance.
WPLG Local 10 (Miami, US) (US)Emphasizes the renewed call for a Trump-backed shutdown due to structural damage.
PBS NewsHourHighlights the official spokesperson's account of the incident and shutdown renewal.
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