Trump says he will 'transfer' Kennedy Center to Congress after court setback
President Trump announced plans to transfer control of the Kennedy Center to Congress following a court ruling that blocked his attempts to rename it and close it for renovations. A judge ordered the removal of Trump's name from the venue and stated that only Congress has the authority to rename it. Trump's directive raises questions about the feasibility of such a transfer, given the Kennedy Center's history and governance structure.
- ▪President Trump plans to transfer control of the Kennedy Center to Congress after a court ruling.
- ▪A judge ordered the removal of Trump's name from the venue and blocked his renovation plans.
- ▪The Kennedy Center was created by Congress in 1958 and is governed by a board of trustees.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/trump-says-he-will-transfer-kennedy-center-to-congress-after-court-setback |
| Publication time | Sat, 30 May 2026 06:44:48 +0800 |
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Trump says he will 'transfer' Kennedy Center to Congress after court setbackSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe newly added lettering for U.S. President Donald Trump's name is displayed at the facade of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, a day after its board announced it would rename the institution The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts, in Washington, D.C., U.S., December 19, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin LamarquePublished May 30, 2026, 06:44 AMUpdated May 30, 2026, 06:44 AMWASHINGTON, May 29 - President Donald Trump on Friday said his administration will transfer control of the Kennedy Center to Congress, after a judge ordered the removal of Trump's name from the iconic Washington venue and blocked his plans…
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