- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse says whistleblowers allege the Kennedy Center rushed renovations to satisfy President Trump’s aesthetic wishes and televised events, producing safety and quality concerns.
- Reportedly backed by documents and photos, the claims include rusting steel covered with fresh paint, a reflecting pool that may need rebuilding, and a bathroom ripped out over an offending tile color — plus no‑bid contracts and alleged waste.
- The allegations land amid Trump’s takeover of the Center (he renamed it, ousted leadership and was named chairman) and ongoing lawsuits and artist boycotts.
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