# Thousands protest fears Kennedy Center could be demolished

https://mins.news/en/item/65392

- DW, 2026-09-19 11:09 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/thousands-protest-kennedy-center-demolition-fears/a-79337558?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Thousands gathered outside Washington’s Kennedy Center to form a “Hands Around the Kennedy Center” human chain, amid fears the Trump administration could demolish the arts hub. Protesters said the center is vital to Washington’s arts community. Donald Trump said it could close and be torn down if his administration did not receive recognition.

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