Trump Vents About Judge Who Blocked Kennedy Center Renovation, Fuming Over His Legal Setbacks

President Donald Trump criticized the federal judge who blocked his renovation of the Kennedy Center, calling him “an anti Trump Hater.” Trump predicted that the center would soon close and may never reopen.

In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump expressed frustration over the judge’s decision and announced he was giving up on the renovation project. He also mentioned stepping back from the center and transferring control to Congress.

Trump later addressed musicians backing out of a celebration for the country’s 250th anniversary and compared it to his decision to cancel his involvement with the Kennedy Center.

The White House did not confirm whether Trump would continue serving as the center’s board chairman.

Norm Eisen, a former White House ethics lawyer, expressed hope that artists would be excited about the Kennedy Center returning to non-partisan normality following Trump’s retreat.

Without evidence, Trump suggested that the judge’s wife, Amy Jeffress, played a role in the ruling. He also pointed out the law firm representing former President Joe Biden in a lawsuit against the Department of Justice.

Trump defended his plan to add his name to the Kennedy Center, claiming the board made the decision and not him.

Trump mentioned the hearings held for lawsuits challenging the renovation project and noted that Jeffress’ firm represented E. Jean Carroll in a legal case against him.

The article concludes with a note that Associated Press writer Larry Neumeister in New York contributed to the report.