few days back, donald trump announced that he was closing it down kennedy center Up for renewal for two years, which has surprised some GOP senators. Recently, two senators explained their stance on its closure and revealed that it was not decided in advance and was unexpected. One of the Republicans, Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski, first voted in favor of the Big Beautiful bill, allowing it to pass. She is now also reportedly seeking answers regarding the temporary shutdown of the centre.
GOP senators react to Donald Trump’s decision
according to huffpostMaine Sen. Susan Collins revealed that she knew renovations would occur, but the Kennedy Center’s closure came as a surprise. He said, “It was a big surprise to me, because it was my understanding that the renovation was already underway and well underway, so I don’t think it was anticipated when we provided the funding.”
In addition, Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski also reacted to the news of the Kennedy Center closing. “At no time was it suggested that the entire Kennedy Center would be closed for renovation,” he said. punch bowl outlet The report says Murkowski, who was instrumental in getting the Big Beautiful bill approved, is now emphasizing why the center is closing.
On February 2, Trump also took true social To announce that the Kennedy Center is closing for two years from July 4, America’s 250th anniversary, for “construction, revitalization and complete reconstruction”.
He wrote, “Based on these findings, and subject solely to Board approval, I have determined that the quickest way to bring the Trump Kennedy Center to the highest levels of success, beauty and grandeur is to close down entertainment operations for a period of approximately two years, with a scheduled grand reopening that will rival and surpass anything that has previously occurred with respect to such a facility.”
Originally reported by Saurav Chakraborty Mandatory.