Trump Throws 'Tantrum' at Kennedy Center Meeting, Congresswoman Says
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President Donald Trump reportedly threw a fit during a Kennedy Center board meeting, according to Democratic Congresswoman Joyce Beatty. The meeting took place on September 15, 2026, after a federal judge blocked the administration's attempt to put Trump's name back on the institution's building.
Beatty, who serves on the board and was a lead plaintiff in the case, recounted the incident on MS NOW. She described how attorneys informed the board—which Trump chairs—that Beatty had won the case. This triggered what Beatty called "the most unprofessional thing" she had ever witnessed. Trump allegedly responded with name-calling, labeling Beatty an obstructionist and incompetent.
Earlier, U.S. District Court Judge Christopher Cooper ruled that the Kennedy Center's plan to add an inscription below its sign in honor of Trump's financial contributions violated federal law and a previous ruling ordering the removal of Trump's name from the center's title and signage.
During the meeting, as Trump expressed his frustrations, Beatty questioned his behavior, stating, "'Are we really going to do this? This is really unprofessional.'" She further added that Trump threatened her with liability for potential incidents at the Kennedy Center, claiming he would hold her responsible if something fell from the ceiling and killed someone.
Beatty responded by pointing out the ongoing war and hunger among people as more pressing issues. The board, mostly composed of Trump loyalists, later voted to close the Kennedy Center for renovations pushed by Trump, citing safety hazards and financial troubles. However, Trump has conditioned his renovation plans on overturning the judge's decision blocking his name from the building.