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Kennedy Center Renovations Under Fire | Global News
- Published
- July 12, 2026
- Duration
- 1:45
- Summary source
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- Last updated
- Jul 12, 2026
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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse is sounding the alarm over the Kennedy Center’s controversial renovations, alleging a rush job driven by President Trump’s personal tastes and televised event prep—resulting in rusted steel, a crumbling reflecting pool, and a bathroom floor ripped out over a color mismatch. Backed by whistleblower testimony and damning documents…
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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse is sounding the alarm over the Kennedy Center’s controversial renovations, alleging a rush job driven by President Trump’s personal tastes and televised event prep—resulting in rusted steel, a crumbling reflecting pool, and a bathroom floor ripped out over a color mismatch. Backed by whistleblower testimony and damning documents, including no-bid contracts for major projects, the senator demands answers by July 23rd, accusing the center of sacrificing procedure and tax
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