Thousands protest Kennedy Center closure fears amid Trump-linked concerns
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Thousands of demonstrators gathered outside the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., on Friday evening, expressing concerns that the Trump administration may close or demolish the iconic arts venue. The protest, known as the 'Hands Around the Kennedy Center' human chain, drew large crowds who filled the streets in the Foggy Bottom area, blocking traffic and holding signs in opposition to the potential closure. Some protesters wore costumes and booed when the president’s name was mentioned during the event, according to The Guardian World. The demonstration followed a vote by a Trump-backed board to close the venue, as reported by Al Jazeera English. The Kennedy Center, a major cultural institution, remains under scrutiny amid fears of its future under the administration. No official confirmation of demolition plans has been made public, and the Trump administration has not yet commented on the protests.
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