Photo Shows Trump Examining Apparent Kennedy Center Demolition Reference Amid Legal Fight
President Trump continues to press to have his name affixed to the Kennedy Center while warning it could be closed or demolished if not recognized; new photos show him viewing materials suggesting demolition amid ongoing renovations. The Kennedy Center board approved a temporary closure for renovations around $257 million, as a court fight over branding and Trump’s role intensifies with lawmakers citing the president’s remarks and related imagery as part of the record.
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About Joyce Beatty
Joyce Marie Beatty, is an American politician serving as U.S. representative for Ohio's 3rd congressional district since 2013 and as chair of the Congressional Black Caucus from 2021 to 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, Beatty represented the 27th district in the Ohio House of Representatives from 1999 to 2008, serving for a time as minority leader. She was also previously senior vice president of outreach and engagement at Ohio State University.
Everything about Joyce Beatty →- Occupation
- politician, university teacher, businessperson, official
- Position held
- Ohio state representative, chief executive officer, delegate, United States representative
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- March 12, 1950
- Website
- http://beatty.house.gov