Judge denies pause of order to remove Trump’s name from Kennedy Center
Summary
A judge has refused the Kennedy Center's request to delay a ruling that orders Donald Trump’s name to be removed from the building. The judge said only Congress can change the name of the Kennedy Center, and the center must remove references to Trump immediately.Key Facts
- Judge Christopher Cooper ruled that adding Donald Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center was not legal.
- Only Congress has the power to change the Kennedy Center’s name.
- The ruling requires the center to remove Trump’s name by a set deadline.
- The Kennedy Center has updated its website and official documents to remove Trump’s name.
- The Kennedy Center told staff to use only “The John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts” or “Kennedy Center” on materials.
- After President Trump’s second term began, he replaced the center’s leadership with a new board he selected.
- President Trump was named chair of the board overseeing the Kennedy Center.
- The decision to include Trump’s name occurred during his current term in office.
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