Writing on his Truth Social site, Trump called the Kennedy Center “tired, broken, and dilapidated” and in need of a “Complete Rebuilding.”
The venue will close on July 4 ― the nation’s 250th anniversary ― and remain shuttered for much of the rest of Trump’s presidency, and possibly longer if there are any delays in the construction.
Critics found that timeline more than a little suspicious, and many said they know the real reason for the decision: