Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations after a wave of canceled shows due to Trump adding his name to the building

President Donald Trump said Sunday he will move to close Washington’s Kennedy Center performing arts venue for two years starting in July for construction.

Trump’s announcement on social media follows a wave of cancellations since Trump ousted the previous leadership and added his name to the building. Trump made no mention in his post of the recent cancellations.

Trump announced his plan days after the premiere of “Melania” a documentary of the first lady was shown at the storied venue.