Thousands of people joined outside the John F. Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts on Friday evening to protest President Donald Trump’s plans for the facility, lending their voices to a chorus of organisations and individuals who have been horrified that he might make good on his threat to close and tear down the storied institution.The crowd streamed in from the nearest subway stop, crowding streets in the Foggy Bottom area of Washington and locking down traffic as they walked, many carrying signs, as they joined in “Hands Around the Kennedy Centre”. Many carried signs, wore costumes and booed when the president was mentioned during the programme.
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Protesters surround Kennedy Centre over Trump demolition fears
Thousands of people gathered outside the John F. Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts on Friday evening to protest President Donald Trump's alleged plans for the facility.
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Thousands of people gathered outside the John F. Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts on Friday evening to protest President Donald Trump's alleged plans for the facility. Protesters expressed horror at the possibility of Trump following through on a threat to close and demolish the institution. The demonstration, dubbed "Hands Around the Kennedy Centre," saw participants stream from a subway stop into Washington's Foggy Bottom area, causing traffic disruptions. Many attendees carried signs and wore costumes, booing when President Trump was mentioned during the program.
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