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Kennedy Center Renovation Scandal | Art News
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse is blasting the Kennedy Center for allegedly misusing $250 million in federal funds, accusing officials of rushing renovations in 2025 to meet Trump event deadlines—including a bizarre “FIFA World Peace Prize” ceremony—while ignoring contracting rules and awarding no-bid contracts, like an $8 million flooring deal to an inexperienced firm. A bathroom was even ripped out after the President disliked its color, with staff reportedly told to bypass federal guidelines. The Center denies wrongdoing, calling itself transparent, while the White House says Trump provided…
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