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Fencing has gone up around the Kennedy Center as the board moves to close it for repairs — a move sparking legal firestorms after a congresswoman, also a trustee, calls it unlawful and demands an emergency court hearing. The closure follows a judge’s earlier block on adding President Trump’s name to the building, which Trump claimed was the only way to secure millions in promised repair funds. Activists report the building has been off-limits since Wednesday, while Trump, who chairs the board, insists it’s “very dangerous” and could be torn down without intervention. A heated exchange between Trump and the congresswoman during a board meeting adds fuel to the controversy. Legal filings now suggest staff were denied entry, raising fears the building may be altered or demolished before courts settle the dispute — echoing past controversies tied to Trump-era projects.

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