# Trump is Made Chair of the Kennedy Center **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Tags:** trump\ **Created:** [February 12, 2025, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248 "2025-02-12T21:55:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 39
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2026, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248/761 "2026-09-20T02:36:19Z")
Snopes again- > **[Legal observer said she saw forklift repeatedly hit Kennedy Center pillars](https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/forklift-hit-kennedy-center-pillars/)** > > The performing arts center has decided to close its doors, claiming financial crisis and necessary renovations. > We had thought the “safety issues” at the Kennedy Center were caused by the Trump administration. It appears that might be the case. In a sworn declaration filed today, a legal observer said she witnessed a forklift carrying fencing drive to the north side of the building and repeatedly run into and hit the Kennedy Center’s pillars. They had to damage the building to make it unsafe so they could close it for renovations. > A legal observer did indeed write in a court document about witnessing a forklift repeatedly strike the columns of the Kennedy Center on Sept. 16, 2026. Therefore, the claim is true. ---
**Author:** ![Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/son_of_a_rich/32/5439_2.png) [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2026, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248/762 "2026-09-20T21:26:07Z")
Has trump claimed yet that the Kennedy Center crowd is worse than his J6 terrorists? ---
**Author:** ![Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kolak_of_twilo/32/73_2.png) [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolak_of_Twilo)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2026, 5:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248/763 "2026-09-22T05:18:24Z")
> [@Frazzled](#): > > So a judge says he must give a 30 day notice before any renovation or demolition can occur. Or what? What are the possible consequences Trump might face if he ignores that order? A good point. But what if the DC Mayor orders Metro Police to block the bulldozers getting near the building because of the order from the court? This isn’t like the East Wing which was on White House grounds. What if contractors realize they face the possibility of serious fines or charges from a new Congress if the midterms go the Ds way? I think this would not be as easy as the East Wing bullshit. But hey, I could be wrong. ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2026, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248/764 "2026-09-22T21:33:57Z")
> [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](#): > > I think this would not be as easy as the East Wing bullshit. But hey, I could be wrong. Remember what happened when Chicago Mayor Richard Daley decided [Meigs Field would be a better park than an airport?](https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aviation-international-news/2008-08-05/daley-wins-meigs-fades-memory) > the penalty the city faces for breaking the FAA regulation consists of the proverbial slap on the wrist–a relatively small fine. ---
**Author:** ![Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kolak_of_twilo/32/73_2.png) [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolak_of_Twilo)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2026, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248/765 "2026-09-23T00:35:52Z")
I remember it well. The Orange Menace is not nearly as clever as Richie Daley. I doubt DJT could imagine someone pulling something like that to block his plans. ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2026, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248/766 "2026-09-23T20:57:37Z")
There are reports now that Trump’s people are looking for other places to put his name, [including Ford’s Theater](https://www.rawstory.com/trump-dc-sacred-site/). > **[Trump eying one of DC's most sacred sites for a self-promoting rebrand: MS NOW](https://www.rawstory.com/trump-dc-sacred-site/)** > > Administration officials have reportedly discussed adding President Donald Trump's name to the site of one the greatest tragedies and a major turning point in American history.MS NOW reported Wednesday that officials are circulating a list of... ---
**Author:** ![papermache](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f08c70/32.png) [@papermache](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/papermache)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2026, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248/767 "2026-09-23T21:00:47Z")
Only if Trump agrees to attend “Our American Cousin”. ---
**Author:** ![Toxgoddess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f08c70/32.png) [@Toxgoddess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Toxgoddess)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2026, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248/768 "2026-09-23T23:15:25Z")
The local sewage plant. I’ll give him that. ---
**Author:** ![WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wookinpanubv.2/32/3260_2.png) [@WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUBv.2)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2026, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248/769 "2026-09-24T02:45:52Z")
> [@papermache](#): > > Only if Trump agrees to attend “Our American Cousin”. I wonder in how many peoples’ head this was the first thought. ---
**Author:** ![Frazzled](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/frazzled/32/3368_2.png) [@Frazzled](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frazzled)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2026, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248/770 "2026-09-24T03:16:48Z")
> [@WOOKINPANUBv.2](#): > > I wonder in how many peoples’ head this was the first thought. First, second, and third ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2026, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248/771 "2026-09-24T04:36:55Z")
I think John Oliver already did that. ---
**Author:** ![Odesio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/odesio/32/20003_2.png) [@Odesio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odesio)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2026, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248/772 "2026-09-25T00:23:22Z")
> [@WOOKINPANUBv.2](#): > > I wonder in how many peoples’ head this was the first thought. Reporter: Other than that, how was the play, Mrs. Trump? Melania: It vas the best theatrical experience I have ever had. ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2026, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248/773 "2026-09-25T00:59:05Z")
[![](https://isleofmisfits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/img_2416.jpg?w=476) ](https://isleofmisfits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/img_2416.jpg?w=476) ---
**Author:** ![PastTense](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pasttense/32/14550_2.png) [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2026, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248/774 "2026-10-10T14:32:32Z")
You people don’t appreciate the brilliance of Trump’s board. Rather than having symphonies, ballet and operas which no one wants to watch, the solution is to have up-and-coming rock acts: > **[Exclusive: Kennedy Center to tap former rock band manager to run artistic...](https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/08/politics/exclusive-kennedy-center-to-tap-former-rock-band-manager-to-run-artistic-programming)** > > The Kennedy Center plans to name a longtime talent manager who worked with several prominent rock stars from the 1980s and ‘90s to take over artistic programming at Washington’s premier performing arts center and start lining up shows and acts for... ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2026, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248/775 "2026-10-10T14:42:41Z")
Wait, I thought the place was falling apart and was a death trap. Who did the guy manage, Great White? ---
**Author:** ![EddyTeddyFreddy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eddyteddyfreddy/32/18796_2.png) [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2026, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248/776 "2026-10-10T16:27:39Z")
Dammit, you made me laugh till I coughed. Granted, these days that doesn’t take much. ---
**Author:** ![Guest-starring\_Id](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guest-starring_id/32/21736_2.png) [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2026, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248/777 "2026-10-11T15:09:59Z")
> [@bobot](#): > > Wait, I thought the place was falling apart and was a death trap. From Past Tense’s link: > [@](#): > > Canny’s hiring…will refocus on upcoming seasons **after the planned two-year construction project**. also from link: > [@](#): > > Canny, who worked in Los Angeles for years, has a deep background in managing A-list musicians, including Motley Crue’s Tommy Lee, Creed frontman Scott Stapp and Jane’s Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro, among others. Like any of us are surprised at the stellar quality that would get presented before us - Lee: decades-long, spent waste-case…Stapp: my goodness the worst fuck-up of a loser _and_ utter crapola vocalist in the Eddie “blue-eyed soul” Vedder mode, and Navarro, who almost had to put his dukes up onstage with an admittedly unhinged-as-all-get-out Perry Farrell because DN was playing too loud, or something. No Kid Rock? (which would be the official death knell of that once-fine institution if he graced the stage) ---
**Author:** ![Pork\_Rind](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pork_rind/32/111_2.png) [@Pork\_Rind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pork_Rind)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2026, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248/778 "2026-10-11T15:50:36Z")
> [@post:777](#): > > managing A-list musicians, That writer is working with a different alphabet than the one I am familiar with. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248.md?page=38)