Trump-appointed Kennedy Center board votes to close institution indefinitely

Board overseeing memorial to John F Kennedy, a former president, cited safety and financial concerns for closure

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The Trump-appointed leaders of the Kennedy Center voted Tuesday to immediately close the institution's performing arts building in Washington, citing safety and financial concerns.

The riverside landmark, built as a memorial to President John F Kennedy, will be closed indefinitely to all visitors, according to the board of trustees. A spokesperson for Joyce Beatty, a representative and an ex-officio member of the board, confirmed the vote with the Guardian.