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Protesters gathered outside the Kennedy Center to oppose demolition threats tied to renovation plans, with Kerry Kennedy, niece of the late president, telling the BBC it would be 'a tragedy' if the venue were torn down. The controversy is part of an ongoing dispute over the future of the historic Washington arts venue, which has also seen debate over renaming efforts linked to Trump. Separately, public confusion over whether Trump's name has actually been added to the Kennedy Center highlights how contentious and closely watched the institution's rebranding and renovation process has become.
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