Kennedy Center moves to erase Trump references after judge said they were illegally added
Summary
A federal judge ruled that adding President Donald Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center was illegal and stopped plans to close it for renovations. The Kennedy Center is now removing references to President Trump from its materials while considering legal options.Key Facts
- The Kennedy Center had added President Trump’s name, which a judge ruled was done illegally.
- The judge also blocked planned renovations that would have closed the center starting in July.
- The Kennedy Center must remove Trump’s name from email signatures, letterhead, and other documents by June 12.
- President Trump responded on social media, criticizing the judge and predicted the center might close permanently.
- The ruling affects President Trump’s efforts to change Washington landmarks during his second term.
- Other changes under President Trump include renovating the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and plans for a new arch near the Lincoln Memorial.
- The Kennedy Center is reviewing legal options to continue the planned upgrades while complying with the court order.
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