# Trump-picked Kennedy Center board votes again to close institution for renovations

https://mins.news/en/item/21530

- CNN, 2026-08-13 18:30 UTC
- Culture
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/13/politics/kennedy-center-board-vote?Date=20260813&Profile=CNN

> The John F. Kennedy Center board selected by President Donald Trump has voted for a second time to close the performing arts institution for renovations, according to a person briefed on the decision.

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