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“Biden-era inspection reports exposed disrepair and safety hazards at the Kennedy Center.”

Stated by Donald TrumpTruth Social · Donald TrumpChecked by The Baseline automated deskSep 21, 20262 sources1 min read

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Reports and evaluations conducted during the Biden administration detailed extensive maintenance issues, disrepair, and safety hazards at the Kennedy Center.

According to reporting by Just The News, evaluations and maintenance reviews conducted in 2021 and 2022 during the Biden administration documented severe disrepair and hazards at the Kennedy Center. These issues included outdated fire safety systems, rusted wiring, water leaks in a transformer room, structural cracks, and health hazards such as lead-painted steel beams and failing cancer-linked sealants. USA Today also noted that officials and board resolutions declared the building unsafe for continued occupancy due to its state of disrepair.

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What on earth happened to the Kennedy Center? — USA Today
Biden-era inspection reports expose Kennedy Center disrepair, safety hazards that Trump seeks to fix | Just The News — justthenews.com

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