Kennedy Center renews call for Trump-backed shutdown after part of a ceiling collapses
Part of the ceiling at the Kennedy Center fell, raising concerns about the building's condition. The Kennedy Center is now calling for a shutdown of the venue to do renovations. The shutdown has backing from Trump, though the lines provided don't explain why people might disagree about this plan.
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6 sourcesKennedy Center board renews call for Trump-backed shutdown after part of a ceiling collapses
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15 sourcesKennedy Center foyer ceiling partially falls amid Trump's push for renovations
Kennedy Center closes after ceiling piece falls: 'President Trump has been right'
Kennedy Center reinforces need for renovations after ceiling partially collapses
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7 sourcesKennedy Center ceiling partially collapses as Trump-led board pushes for 2-year closure
Chunk of Kennedy Center’s ceiling collapses after vicious storm plowed through nation’s capital overnight
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1 articleFalling ceiling debris at Kennedy Center may mire debate over renovations
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