Kerry Kennedy: 'It would be a tragedy' if Kennedy Center is demolished

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Covered by BBC News – World, The Guardian – World, Al Jazeera English. The BBC’s Caitríona Perry spoke to the late president's niece, as protesters gathered at the venue to condemn demolition threats.
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- BBC News – World: Kerry Kennedy: 'It would be a tragedy' if Kennedy Center is demolished
- The Guardian – World: Thousands protest closure of the Kennedy Center amid fears Trump is set to demolish the institution
- Al Jazeera English: Trump’s threats to demolish Kennedy Center sparks protest
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- Kerry Kennedy: 'It would be a tragedy' if Kennedy Center is demolished
The BBC’s Caitríona Perry spoke to the late president's niece, as protesters gathered at the venue to condemn demolition threats.
- Thousands protest closure of the Kennedy Center amid fears Trump is set to demolish the institution
Demonstrators gathered outside the building in Washington, after the president was spotted holding a placard that read: ‘Kennedy Center DEMOLIS ...’ On Friday evening thousands of protesters gathered outside the Kennedy…
- Trump’s threats to demolish Kennedy Center sparks protest
Protestors gathered outside Washington’s Kennedy Center after President Trump’s plans to close the arts venue.
- Trump’s battle to rename the Kennedy Center has put its future at risk
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- Kerry Kennedy: 'It would be a tragedy' if Kennedy Center is demolished
Sep 19, 2026 at 12:03 AM
The BBC’s Caitríona Perry spoke to the late president's niece, as protesters gathered at the venue to condemn demolition threats.
- Thousands protest closure of the Kennedy Center amid fears Trump is set to demolish the institution
Sep 19, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Demonstrators gathered outside the building in Washington, after the president was spotted holding a placard that read: ‘Kennedy Center DEMOLIS ...’ On Friday evening thousands of protesters gathered outside the Kennedy…
- Trump’s battle to rename the Kennedy Center has put its future at risk
Sep 19, 2026 at 1:30 PM
The president has threatened to block renovations and suggested the landmark could be demolished after courts ruled against his bid to rename it It was born with the world premiere of Leonard Bernstein’s Mass. “Young…
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