# Kennedy Center Defends New Closure as Legal Fight Escalates

https://mins.news/en/item/62982

- Bloomberg News, 2026-09-17 16:30 UTC
- Culture
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-17/kennedy-center-defends-recent-closure-as-legal-fight-escalates?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aac158d89e5cf0001dfa6f9

> The Kennedy Center’s head defended closing the Washington performing arts venue this week, calling it necessary for public safety. A Democratic congresswoman had accused the center’s board of violating a court order.

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