Thousands Rally to Save Kennedy Center A photo of a huge crowd in front of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts September 19, 2026. Thousands of people gathered to stop Donald Trump from tearing it down, because it is an historic building, a monument to President Kennedy, and a venue dedicated to and for the performing arts. Trump can demolish buildings, but he cannot demolish the spirit of the American people. Eventually, Trump and his cronies will be gone, but as the tremendous crowd shows, our spirit will endure.