Who controls the Kennedy Center -- Trump or Congress?
ABC News
President Donald Trump and some congressional Democrats are in a legal battle over who has the legal power to control the Kennedy Center.
President Donald Trump's plan for a "Complete Rebuilding" of the Kennedy Center in Washington has sparked a legal debate over whether he -- or Congress -- has the power to control the high-profile cultural institution.
The battle began in December, when Trump's name was added to the building's facade -- above the existing signage that reads "The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts" -- following a unanimous vote by Trump's hand-picked board of center trustees.
It escalated recently, when Trump announced it would close in July for two years -- to make major renovations he said were necessary.
Some members of Congress are pushing back, including in court, alleging Trump's actions are unlawful and should be reversed.
Here's a closer look at what the law and history say on the question:
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