Trump Vows to Dump Kennedy Center Back on Congress After Judge's Ruling
President Donald Trump is fighting back hard after a federal judge blocked his Kennedy Center plans — and he's dragging Congress into the battle.
Donald Trump isn't taking a judicial smackdown lying down. According to Deadline Hollywood, the president took to Truth Social to blast a federal judge's ruling that ordered his name removed from the Kennedy Center and blocked a planned two-year closure for renovations. Trump's response? Fine — take it back.
In the post, Trump announced his administration will work directly with Congress to transfer control of the famed Washington D.C. performing arts venue back to lawmakers. He made no secret of his feelings, labeling the institution a 'failing' one — a pointed dig that signals just how far his relationship with the cultural landmark has soured.
The ruling is a significant legal setback for Trump, who had been pushing aggressive changes at the Kennedy Center since returning to office. Deadline Hollywood reports the judge's decision halts renovation closure plans entirely for two years, dealing a blow to the administration's ambitions for the storied venue. Whether Congress has any appetite to take ownership of the fight — and the building — remains to be seen.