Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers’ backlash

By MICHELLE L. PRICE and LISA MASCARO

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday he will move to close Washington’s Kennedy Center performing arts center for two years starting in July for construction, his latest move to upturn the storied venue since returning to the White House.

Trump’s announcement on social media follows a wave of cancellations by leading performers and groups since the president ousted the previous leadership and added his name to the building. Trump...