Judges deny request to return Trump’s name to Kennedy Center pending an appeal
Summary
A court panel denied the Kennedy Center board's request to put President Donald Trump’s name back on the building while they appeal an earlier ruling. A judge had previously ruled the name change illegal, so Trump's name was removed from the Kennedy Center’s facade in June.Key Facts
- The Kennedy Center’s board asked to restore President Trump’s name on the building during an appeal.
- A three-judge panel rejected this request on Wednesday.
- The board of trustees includes President Trump as its chairman.
- Trump’s name was added earlier in 2026, renaming the center “The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.”
- The legal battle began soon after the name was added and symbolizes Trump’s effort to leave a legacy in Washington, D.C.
- The judges said the board did not show how they would be harmed if the name stayed off during the appeal.
- The board claimed that not having Trump’s name would hurt fundraising, but judges found no proof for this.
- A federal judge ruled the name change illegal earlier this year, leading to the removal of Trump’s name in June.
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