@dailyai.uk: Barbra Streisand is speaking out as the battle over the future of Washington’s Kennedy Center grows increasingly contentious. The 84-year-old entertainer, who received a Kennedy Center Honor in 2008, published a statement Thursday criticizing President D. Trump’s efforts to have his name associated with the performing arts center. Streisand described the dispute as a struggle over “one man’s name and unchecked ego.” Her comments came after a federal judge blocked efforts to place Trump’s name on the Kennedy Center without congressional approval. The center’s Trump-aligned board subsequently voted to close most of the facility for renovations, citing financial and structural concerns. Trump later told reporters that his administration should receive “recognition” if it takes responsibility for the long-term renovation effort. He added that without such involvement, the building could ultimately “end up being ripped down.” Streisand argued that the center should remain focused on honoring President John F. Kennedy and supporting the arts. She also encouraged Americans to participate in November’s midterm elections — making clear that her statement reflected her own Pol*tical views. The legal dispute is still unfolding. On September 17, a federal judge ordered the Kennedy Center to provide at least 30 days’ notice before taking major physical steps such as demolition. For Streisand, the fight is about more than a building’s name — she says it is about what the Kennedy Center was originally created to represent. What do you think about the continuing dispute over the Kennedy Center? #BarbraStreisand #KennedyCenter #CelebrityNews #ArtsAndCulture #washingtondc

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Friday 18 September 2026 17:10:00 GMT