Coverage dated September 16, 2026

Kennedy niece says Trump holding Kennedy Center 'hostage' amid battle over name

Headline from ABC 7 Los Angeles

"Leave the Kennedy center alone," Kerry Kennedy said on Tuesday.

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MS Now
Why a key House Democrat said Trump is ‘holding the Kennedy Center hostage’ (opens MS Now)
Published Sep 16, 2026
MS Now's feed description
The president said of the memorial, “I am only there to help.” He did not say who exactly he’s eager to “help.”
Advocate
Donald Trump holds JFK’s Kennedy Center memorial hostage to his own vanity (opens Advocate)
Published Sep 16, 2026
Advocate's feed description
The board of trustees for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts voted to shut most of the performing arts venue immediately for reconstruction. But President Donald Trump said the work would not begin unless the courts allow him to restore his name to the building.
ABC 7 Los Angeles
Kennedy niece says Trump holding Kennedy Center 'hostage' amid battle over name (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)
Published Sep 16, 2026
ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description
"Leave the Kennedy center alone," Kerry Kennedy said on Tuesday.

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