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Workers begin to remove Trump’s name from Kennedy Center after court rulings

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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