Trump examines Kennedy Center demolition image aboard Air Force One
President Donald Trump was photographed looking at a poster showing the potential destruction of the Kennedy Center while traveling on Air Force One late Wednesday night.
Photos show president holding placard
Images taken by Agence France-Presse photographer Brendan Smialowski captured the scene at Joint Base Andrews. The Republican leader held a board with red text that partially read Kennedy Center DEMOLIS through the aircraft window. A large illustration below the words depicted a yellow construction vehicle clearing rubble from a ruined structure.
Legal dispute blocks renaming plans
The US president has previously threatened to tear down the venue because he could not rename it after himself. This legal battle continues as officials seek to secure his name on the building before starting renovations. The photo sparked widespread attention after the threat of razing the Washington arts venue became public.
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