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Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. We only know of public statements issued by President Trump and an internal message to some Kennedy Center employees that reiterated the President\u2019s social media remarks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A pause in Kennedy Center operations without due regard for those who work there would be harmful for the arts and creative workers in America.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Should we receive formal notice of a temporary suspension of Kennedy Center operations that displaces our members, we will enforce our contracts and exercise all our rights under the law. 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