The Kennedy Center Saga: A Tale of Name Games and Bureaucratic Gridlock The Kennedy Center's board has voted to close its doors, a decision stemming from a long standing dispute over adding President Donald Trump's name to the iconic performing arts venue.
At first glance, this may seem like a petty squabble between politicians, but scratch beneath the surface to find a complex web of bureaucratic power struggles, ideological differences, and presidential ego.
The current controversy began in August when the board, largely comprised of Trump allies, voted to inscribe the president's name on the venue's facade.