The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington has closed, according to CNN.co.jp. The shutdown followed a decision by a federal district court that declined to permit President Donald Trump's name to be displayed at the facility, Sankei News reported.
CNN.co.jp reported that Trump clashed sharply with a Democratic trustee who opposed renaming the institution. According to Sankei, Trump said he would not carry out renovations if his name was not inscribed on the building.
The center's board of trustees announced the closure decision, Jiji Press reported. Reuters, citing The Washington Post, said the facility was expected to become insolvent and shut down as early as the 15th.
The dispute centers on the naming of the landmark cultural venue, which honors former President John F. Kennedy. The federal court's refusal to allow Trump's name to appear at the site preceded the board's move to close it, according to Sankei News.
It remains unclear what will happen to the center's operations or its building. Watch for further statements from the board of trustees and any response from the Trump administration on the court's ruling.