Kennedy Centre to close for two years for renovations in July, Trump says

US president Donald Trump has put his name ahead of John F Kennedy’s at the centre Picture: Leon Neal/PA

US president Donald Trump has said he will move to close Washington’s Kennedy Centre performing arts venue for construction work for two years, starting in July.

Mr Trump’s announcement on social media follows a wave of cancellations by leading performers, musicians and groups since the president added his name to the building.