A view of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC on October 1, 2026. A national cultural institution for more than five decades, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington faces an uncertain future after President Donald Trump threatened to demolish the building unless his name is restored to it. The complex's main building has been shuttered since mid September -- temporarily, according to its leadership -- while a judge is also reviewing plans for a long-term closure to accommodate Trump's desired renovations of the aging facility (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)

A view of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC on October 1, 2026. A national cultural institution for more than five decades, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington faces an uncertain future after President Donald Trump threatened to demolish the building unless his name is restored to it. The complex's main building has been shuttered since mid September -- temporarily, according to its leadership -- while a judge is also reviewing plans for a long-term closure to accommodate Trump's desired renovations of the aging facility (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)

A view of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC on October 1, 2026. A national cultural institution for more than five decades, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington faces an uncertain future after President Donald Trump threatened to demolish the building unless his name is restored to it. The complex's main building has been shuttered since mid September -- temporarily, according to its leadership -- while a judge is also reviewing plans for a long-term closure to accommodate Trump's desired renovations of the aging facility (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)

A view of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC on October 1, 2026. A national cultural institution for more than five decades, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington faces an uncertain future after President Donald Trump threatened to demolish the building unless his name is restored to it. The complex's main building has been shuttered since mid September -- temporarily, according to its leadership -- while a judge is also reviewing plans for a long-term closure to accommodate Trump's desired renovations of the aging facility (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)

Demonstrators protest against US President Donald Trump's planned "triumphal arch" at Memorial Circle in Washington, DC on October 1, 2026. Trump has said the massive arch he wants to build on a historic location will double as a base for drones and snipers. The proposed giant structure along the Potomac River near the Arlington National Cemetery is part of Trump's drive to put his personal stamp on the capital. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)

A view of Memorial Circle, where US President Donald Trump's plans to build a "triumphal arch," in Washington, DC on October 1, 2026. Trump has said the massive arch he wants to build on a historic location will double as a base for drones and snipers. The proposed giant structure along the Potomac River near the Arlington National Cemetery is part of Trump's drive to put his personal stamp on the capital. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)

Demonstrators protest against US President Donald Trump's planned "triumphal arch" at Memorial Circle in Washington, DC on October 1, 2026. Trump has said the massive arch he wants to build on a historic location will double as a base for drones and snipers. The proposed giant structure along the Potomac River near the Arlington National Cemetery is part of Trump's drive to put his personal stamp on the capital. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)

A view of Memorial Circle, where US President Donald Trump's plans to build a "triumphal arch," in Washington, DC on October 1, 2026. Trump has said the massive arch he wants to build on a historic location will double as a base for drones and snipers. The proposed giant structure along the Potomac River near the Arlington National Cemetery is part of Trump's drive to put his personal stamp on the capital. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)