Protesters plan to form human chain around Kennedy Center amid Trump's threats
Summary
Several hundred protesters plan to form a human chain around the Kennedy Center in Washington to oppose President Trump's control of the center and his threat to demolish it. President Trump became chairman of the Kennedy Center last year after changing its leadership, and a judge has ordered the center to give 30 days’ notice before making any major changes.Key Facts
- Protesters want President Trump removed as chairman of the Kennedy Center.
- Trump took control of the center last year, replacing its leadership and board members.
- Trump has threatened to close and tear down the Kennedy Center if his administration’s recognition is not acknowledged.
- Protesters plan to hold musical performances, speeches, and form a human chain around the building.
- The activist group Hands Off the Arts organized the protest to protect the center and other cultural institutions.
- A federal judge ruled the Kennedy Center must give 30 days’ notice before any major physical changes like demolition.
- Photos showed President Trump looking at a placard labeled "Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED."
- The protest opposes recent closures, security fencing, and political actions affecting the center.
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