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.
