New images show what’s behind the tarp at the Kennedy Center
New images obtained by CNN, Kennedy Center Sign with President Donald Trump’s name removed, confirming sworn court affidavit from the arts center’s executive director Matt Floca The president’s name is no longer on the building.
The footage, first reported by the Washington Post, was provided to CNN by activist organization “Hands Off the Arts” and marks the first visual confirmation of its removal, as a large tarp remains affixed to the building ten days later.
“Hands Off the Arts was able to obtain these photographs through our network of community members,” said group co-founder Mallory Miller, who previously served as director of the venue’s dance programs.
Additional photo obtained by CNN showing Kennedy Center sign with President Donald Trump’s name removed – Hands Off Art
Miller added: “Tonight, there’s a tarp covering the bare marble that these photos show the world. The president doesn’t want you to see them, and that’s why they matter!”
Workers began removing Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center’s exterior wall overnight on June 13; This complied with a judge’s ruling that the institution could only be named after John F. Kennedy as a living memorial to the late president.
While Trump’s name was removed from the outside and inside of the venue, a difficult financial statement It forces us to make difficult choices.
a federal judge We demand that the center continues to operate During renovation. But multiple sources familiar with the operation told CNN that a decline in ticket sales, artist withdrawals, political controversy and a reduced lineup have made it difficult to restart a full-scale programming schedule.
The historic arts center on Friday asked a judge for more time to meet deadlines in an ongoing lawsuit while its board explores ways to renovate.
CNN’s Sunlen Serfaty, Devan Cole and Aleena Fayaz contributed to this report.
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