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President Donald Trump has continued his campaign to gain more control over the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, claiming that a security guard narrowly avoided death due to the building's poor condition. The incident in question involved a small section of ceiling collapsing in a heavily trafficked hallway at the Kennedy Center earlier this month, though no injuries were reported. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick initially stated that the ceiling fragment had 'missed one of the Center's security guards by just minutes' and could have 'killed' numerous patrons. Trump expanded on this claim in a lengthy post on his social media platform, Truth Social, where he argued that the building's state of disrepair necessitated his increased involvement in its management. He wrote, 'A large piece of concrete and steel just dropped down, in a thud, from the ceiling of a heavily trafficked main hallway. If the Building were open, innocent people would have been killed,' adding that a security guard had passed the area just one minute before the collapse, placing him '60 seconds away from certain death.' Trump also criticized a judge's order requiring the Kennedy Center to remain open despite the structural issues, stating that 'no people that would have the Courage to even go in' would be present. This incident is part of Trump's broader focus on D.C. beautification projects during his second term, including his campaign to rename the Kennedy Center after himself, a move that was later reversed by a court order. The Kennedy Center, a prominent cultural institution in Washington, D.C., has faced ongoing scrutiny over its maintenance and management, with Trump's recent claims adding to the political discourse surrounding its future. The controversy highlights the intersection of politics and public infrastructure, as well as the challenges of balancing safety concerns with the preservation of cultural landmarks. Trump's rhetoric has been criticized for exaggerating the severity of the incident, with some suggesting that the claims are politically motivated to justify his push for greater control over the venue. The Kennedy Center's board had previously announced plans to rename the institution, but the judge's order halted this change, reflecting the legal and political complexities involved in such decisions. As the debate continues, the focus remains on ensuring the safety of the venue while preserving its role as a key cultural hub in the nation's capital.

A section of the ceiling inside Washington, D.C.’s Kennedy Center collapsed Friday evening, injecting new urgency into the contentious battle over President D…

President Donald Trump's allies are renewing calls to close the Kennedy Center after a small hole appeared in its ceiling. The Kennedy Center's official account posted photos on X showing dusty debris...

via Home - CBSNews.com — No one was injured when a piece of the ceiling inside the Kennedy Center's grand foyer partially collapsed Friday evening, said Roma Daravi, the center's vice president for public relations.

via The Hill News — A portion of the ceiling inside the Kennedy Center’s Grand Foyer collapsed Friday evening as heavy rain swept through the Washington, D.C. area, prompting officials to temporarily close the main building. No one was injured in the collapse, according to the Kennedy Center, which released photos from the scene showing chunks of the ceiling and…

via PBS News Hour - The Latest — No one was injured when a piece of the ceiling inside the Kennedy Center's grand foyer collapsed Friday evening, said Roma Daravi, the center's vice president for public relations.

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Tension broke out at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata after the ceiling of an operation theatre within the hospital premises collapsed on Thursday.

Shoppers screamed when the ceiling caved in and water rushed across the floor.