The Kennedy Center announced on September 14, 2026, that it faces dire financial straits and could close as early as Tuesday, unable to pay employees or maintenance costs. Board resolutions stated only President Trump could 'rescue' the institution.
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Kennedy Center on brink of bankruptcy, could close as early as Tuesday, Washington Post reports Reuters
The Kennedy Center is reportedly on the brink of bankruptcy and could close as early as Tuesday. A trustees’ report says it may soon be unable to pay employees or maintenance costs. Source: WaPo
In two board resolutions made public Monday, the arts institution says it is in a dire financial and physical state — and that only President Trump can "rescue" it.