Screenshot of a lengthy social media post from Donald J. Trump on his account “@realDonaldTrump.” The post announces that after a one‑year review, he has decided that The Trump Kennedy Center will temporarily close for approximately two years starting July 4, 2026, to allow full construction, revitalization, and rebuilding into a new entertainment complex. He explains that completely closing the facility will result in faster, higher‑quality construction than trying to keep events running during the work, and says the project will transform a tired, financially and structurally troubled center into a world‑class performing arts facility and “bastion of arts, music, and entertainment.”