According to reporting this week, many board members, staff, performers, and even Trump appointed officials were blindsided. This announcement, there is no plan presented, no consultation, no transparency. The New York Times reports that budget documents describe needed maintenance, yes, but nothing that required shutting down the entire institution. In fact, the very official overseeing facility said that just two months ago there were no serious discussions about closing the center. So what changed? (02:54–03:03)
CLAIM
Asserts that budget documents do not justify shutting down the Kennedy Center entirely.
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