Public disputes concerning cultural institutions, their programming, funding, governance, naming and physical facilities, and the artists and audiences who rely on them.
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After a federal judge barred two board-approved recognitions of him, Donald Trump spoke of the Kennedy Center's renovation and closure in terms of recognition for his administration. The White House and Rep. Joyce Beatty's lawyers describe what he meant differently.
Donald Trump is the 45th and 47th president of the United States. Before entering national politics, he worked in real estate development and entertainment.
Liz Huston is a spokeswoman in the White House Office of the Press Secretary. Her verified X profile lists her as White House Regional Press Secretary.
Greg Werkheiser is a founding partner of the law firm Cultural Heritage Partners, PLLC. He is one of the attorneys representing eight architecture and preservation organizations in a federal lawsuit over changes to the Kennedy Center (No. 1:26-cv-00981).