Judge orders Trump to give 30 days' notice before any 'demolition' at Kennedy Center
The order comes after Trump was photographed onboard Air Force One looking at a poster that appeared to tout the demolition of the site.
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"I think that the Trump administration should certainly have recognition because, frankly, if we don't do that, it's going to close."
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Christopher Cooper is a U.S. District Judge in Washington, D.C.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Joyce Beatty is a Democratic representative from Ohio.
Matt Floca is the executive director and chief operating officer of the Kennedy Center.
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The order comes after Trump was photographed onboard Air Force One looking at a poster that appeared to tout the demolition of the site.
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