Trump rushed Kennedy Center renovations for Fifa peace prize ceremony, whistleblowers say
Whistleblowers allege that renovations at the Kennedy Center were rushed to prepare for Donald Trump receiving a FIFA peace prize in December. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse detailed claims of ignored federal contracting laws, including a no-bid flooring contract and poor-quality work on the Reflecting Pool. The Kennedy Center has defended its practices amid these allegations.
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Published 11 Jul 2026, 18:28 UTC · Updated 11 Jul 2026, 18:50 UTC
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