President Donald Trump’s plan to shutter the Trump-rebranded Kennedy Centre for two years isn’t sitting well with the family members of former President John F. Kennedy, for whom the Washington, DC performing arts venue was named.

Trump made the announcement late on Sunday on his Truth Social platform, calling the existing structure “tired, broken, and dilapidated.” The venue, he said, will close on July 4 ― the nation’s 250th anniversary ― and will reopen shortly before he leaves office.

Kennedy’s niece, Maria Shriver, took to social media to share her suspicions about Trump’s real motivations.

“Translation: It has been brought to my attention that due to the name change (but nobody’s telling me it’s due to the name change), but it’s been brought to my attention that entertainers are canceling left and........

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