Trump's name must come off the Kennedy Center by June 12
Summary
The Kennedy Center has been ordered by a federal judge to remove President Donald Trump's name from the building and official materials by June 12. This follows a lawsuit that challenged the name change and the center’s planned two-year closure for renovations.Key Facts
- A federal judge ruled that President Trump’s name must be removed from the Kennedy Center’s title and signage.
- The ruling came after Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty sued over changing the center’s name and planned closure.
- Staff were told to immediately change email signatures, letterhead, and documents to use the original name.
- Exterior and interior signs must be changed back by June 12.
- The Kennedy Center board previously added President Trump's name without congressional approval.
- The center is considering whether to stay open during a $257 million renovation scheduled to start July 5.
- The judge acknowledged the need for renovations but said the board must follow legal rules before making closure decisions.
- Some artists canceled performances after the name change was announced, and the National Symphony Orchestra’s director left the center.
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