The Kennedy Center's board of directors has voted to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations.

The president’s handpicked board voted unanimously to shut down the renowned arts center for renovations that could cost around $200 million

President Donald Trump’s handpicked Kennedy Center board of trustees voted Monday to close the storied performing arts institution for two years for renovations.

The board gathering comes days after a federal judge issued a ruling as part of a lawsuit brought by Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) aimed at barring Trump from blocking the temporary closure of the

President Trump announced Friday that he plans to replace current CEO Ric Grenell with VP of Operations Matt Floca.

The Center is reportedly set to undergo $200 million worth of repairs, which were long overdue, according to President Donald

The Kennedy Center's board of directors voted on Monday to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations. FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald has more.

Kennedy Center board votes to close the venue for two years after July 4 celebrations and names Matt Floca CEO, replacing Richard Grenell.