Trump's name must come off of the Kennedy Center, judge rules
A federal judge has ruled that President Trump's name must be removed from the Kennedy Center, affirming that it is named for John F. Kennedy. The judge also temporarily blocked plans for a two-year renovation of the center. The Kennedy Center plans to appeal the decision while emphasizing the need for urgent restoration.
- ▪U.S. District Court Judge Christopher Cooper stated that only Congress can change the Kennedy Center's name.
- ▪The judge ordered the removal of all signage referring to the 'Trump Kennedy Center' within 14 days.
- ▪The Kennedy Center's renovation plans were deemed 'murky' and lacked sufficient information for a well-considered decision.
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- ▪ Judge Orders Trump's Name to Be Removed From Kennedy Center — PJ Media
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- ▪ Judge Married To Joe Biden’s Personal Attorney Says Trump Can’t Put His Name On Kennedy Center — Dailycaller
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Performing Arts Trump's name must come off of the Kennedy Center, judge rules May 29, 20264:33 PM ET Anastasia Tsioulcas President Donald Trump's name was added to the Kennedy Center in December of 2025. This photo was taken in April 2026. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP hide caption toggle caption Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP A federal judge has blocked President Trump from adding his name to the Kennedy Center, saying that the Washington, D.C. arts complex was named for the late president John F. Kennedy. In a ruling on Friday, the judge also temporarily blocked the administration from closing the Kennedy Center for a planned two-year renovation that was slated to begin in July. U.S.
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