Workers begin to remove Trump’s name from Kennedy Center after court rulings
Summary
Workers began removing President Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, after a judge ruled that the name had been added illegally. The court said only Congress can change the center’s name, which honors President John F. Kennedy.Key Facts
- President Trump’s name was added to the Kennedy Center last December by a board he chose.
- A federal judge ordered the removal of Trump’s name, saying only Congress can rename the center.
- The judge set a deadline for removal, which was missed, leading to work starting overnight.
- People gathered outside the center to watch and supported removing Trump’s name.
- Trump took control of the center by replacing its board members and naming himself chair.
- The center had already removed Trump’s name from its website before the physical removal.
- Lawyers for Trump tried twice to stop the removal but lost both appeals.
- The Department of Justice requested extra time to remove the name because of safety concerns but was denied.
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