The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is a major institution known for its strong architectural bones and high-quality acoustics. It is a well-funded organization that relies on significant annual fundraising to maintain its operations and preserve its prestige. The center is currently undergoing a multi-year renovation project designed to restore its original purpose and elevate its international standing.

“and last year we raised over $130 million to keep this place going, otherwise it would have been, it would have been closed.”

“we determined that the fastest way to bring the Trump-Kennedy Center to the highest level of success, beauty and grandeur is to cease the entertainment operations for a two-year period of time.”

“We're fully financed. As I announced in February... we have tremendous amounts of money coming in.”