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Kennedy Center's demolition will be an ‘eventuality’ if Trump's name isn't added, says Lutnick amid court hearing
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Thursday (local time) defended adding President Donald Trump's name to the Kennedy Center, arguing that the center's demolition will be an ‘eventuality’ if Trump's name isn't added.
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- Why it matters
- The statement signals threat of federal action against a major cultural institution over its naming policy, raising questions about potential government leverage over private institutions.
- Most affected
- Kennedy Center management and operations — Faces pressure to rename the facility or risk federal actions threatening its existence.
- Likely next
- Whether the court addresses Lutnick's statement or whether the Kennedy Center responds to the demolition claim.