Trump's Kennedy Center board must give 30 days notice before potential demolition, judge says

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A judge ruled that President Trump’s committee overseeing the Kennedy Center must provide a 30-day notice before proceeding with any potential demolition plans. This decision comes after photographs surfaced showing what appeared to be plans for demolishing the center, sparking legal action and further debate over its future.

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U.S. District Judge Christopher R. Cooper ordered on Thursday that the Trump administration must provide at least 30 days' notice before making any major physical changes, including demolition, to the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., after President Trump threatened to "rip down" the building if his name is not recognized there. The judge's ruling followed comments made by Trump and a viral image showing him apparently viewing plans for the center’s demolition during an Air Force One flight. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH) and the DC Preservation League had filed lawsuits challenging the administration's proposed renovations, which included adding Trump's name to the facade. The Kennedy Center closed suddenly on Wednesday due to structural safety concerns, leading to fencing around the building as activists protested potential demolition threats.

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