US Kennedy Center faces bankruptcy, Washington Post reports

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 14, 2026Country: United States

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US Kennedy Center faces bankruptcy, Washington Post reports

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, is on the brink of bankruptcy and could close as soon as Tuesday. The board of trustees, chaired by Donald Trump, stated that putting the president's name on the facade might be the only way to avoid imminent financial collapse. A 57-page report indicates that the center will not be able to pay employees or meet maintenance costs within a few weeks.

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