Kennedy Center begins process of removing Trump references after judge said it was illegally added
Summary
The Kennedy Center is removing references to President Donald Trump after a federal judge ruled that adding his name was illegal. The center must complete these changes by June 12 and is also reviewing legal options regarding renovations and recognition of President Trump’s role.Key Facts
- The Kennedy Center added President Trump’s name to the venue illegally, according to a federal judge.
- The center is removing references to President Trump from email signatures, letterhead, and other documents.
- The venue’s official name will return to “The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts” or simply “Kennedy Center.”
- The changes must be finished by June 12.
- The judge also blocked planned major renovations at the center scheduled to start in July.
- President Donald Trump said he would back away from the renovation plans.
- The center is considering legal options to both comply with the court order and recognize President Trump’s leadership.
- This issue arose during President Donald Trump’s second term, after which the center was renamed.
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