Trump erupts over Kennedy Center plans as approval slips and protests mount

In a confidential Oval Office gathering, President Trump expressed intense frustration over the lack of public acknowledgment for his attempts to revamp the Kennedy Center, a venue he once tried to rename after himself. After a court ordered his name removed in June, his team suggested demolishing the theater or closing it for two years, citing structural concerns, which sparked weekend protests with demonstrators linking hands around the building.

The president also voiced irritation about insufficient media allies defending his record, following a recent ban on three outlets via his Truth Social account. Polls show his popularity continuing to fall, with voters favoring candidates who would check his power ahead of the upcoming midterms. Additionally, his ongoing conflict with Iran has contributed to a surge in gasoline prices nationwide.