Kennedy Center Renovations Under Fire | San Francisco News

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse is sounding the alarm over alleged rushed, shoddy renovations at the Kennedy Center, citing whistleblower claims that point to corners being cut under pressure to meet a former president’s timeline for televised events—resulting in rusting steel, a crumbling reflecting pool, and even a bathroom floor ripped out over a tile color dispute. The center, which the former president took control of and had his name added to (later ruled illegal), allegedly bypassed proper contracting, awarded no-bid contracts—including an $8 million deal to an inexperienced firm—and spent taxpayer money on unnecessary fixes, treating a national memorial like a personal project. Whitehouse has demanded answers by July 23rd, backed by firsthand accounts, documents, and photos. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/971a8351225072e6