The Trump administration has warned in a court filing that the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts could face demolition if necessary repairs are not carried out. Lawyers for the US president stated that the national arts complex in Washington DC must undergo a $250 million renovation or risk being taken down.
The administration threatened the demolition of the institution if it is not allowed to close for two years to complete the renovation project. This controversial plan is being pushed by President Trump and the organization's board.
Department of Justice lawyers informed a federal judge that the venue cannot survive without the president's help. The filing indicates that the building could be taken down if the president is unable to use his name on the facade to raise money for the construction.