Leaders installed by President Donald Trump at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts say the institution faces bankruptcy within weeks unless Trump receives public recognition that could support his fundraising efforts. Trustees are scheduled to consider resolutions to close the main building immediately over safety concerns and to place language crediting Trump and the Trump Kennedy Center Fund on the facade. Internal forecasts previously projected a roughly $23 million deficit after revenue fell short of budget, while inspections identified ceiling damage and corrosion requiring urgent work. The Reach would remain open and programming would continue at other venues.