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Trump's name being removed from Kennedy Center after judge order

Trump's name being removed from Kennedy Center after judge order

Summary

Workers have begun removing President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center in Washington after a judge ordered its removal. The judge ruled that the center cannot be renamed without approval from Congress because it is a memorial to President John F. Kennedy.

Key Facts

  • A federal judge found that adding President Trump's name to the Kennedy Center was unlawful.
  • The judge set a deadline for the removal by June 12, which was met by workers starting the removal process.
  • The Trump administration tried to delay the removal but the judge rejected this request.
  • The Kennedy Center is legally designated as a memorial to President John F. Kennedy.
  • US District Court Judge Christopher Cooper ruled the center cannot be renamed without Congress’s approval.
  • The center’s temporary closure during renovations was also blocked by the judge.
  • President Trump announced adding his name to the center and made changes to its board in 2025, including appointing himself chairman.
  • An appeals court allowed the removal to proceed while further legal discussions continue.
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