Trump Unveils Plans To Tear Down What?

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Reporter: Do you plan on tearing down the Trump Kennedy Center down and how much will all of the renovations cost?

President Trump: “Probably around $200M… It’s in very bad shape, it’s run down… It’s sort of dangerous; things fall out. They fall out of ceilings… I’m not… pic.twitter.com/or9t1AE2R1

— RedWave Press (@RedWave_Press) February 2, 2026

A video clip circulating online shows President Donald Trump responding bluntly to a reporter’s question about whether he plans to tear down the Trump Kennedy Center and how much renovations would cost. Trump pushes back on the idea of demolition, estimating the project at roughly $200 million while describing the building as badly deteriorated and potentially unsafe, with parts reportedly falling from ceilings. He emphasizes that the goal is renovation, not destruction, explaining that the existing structure, steel, and marble will be reused as part of a major overhaul rather than a complete teardown.