Summary
Democratic Representative Joyce Beatty filed a lawsuit to remove President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center. The lawsuit claims the board's vote to rename it the Trump-Kennedy Center was illegal since only Congress can approve such a change. This decision has led to criticism, especially in Washington, D.C.
Key Facts
- Joyce Beatty is a Democratic Congress member who is suing to take President Trump's name off the Kennedy Center.
- Beatty says the name change was illegal because it needs Congressional approval.
- The Kennedy Center board voted to rename it the Trump-Kennedy Center, and President Trump's name is now on its facade.
- President Trump appointed many of his allies to the Kennedy Center board after becoming President.
- President Trump secured $257 million from Congress for renovations at the Kennedy Center.
- The Kennedy Center was originally named in memory of President Kennedy after his assassination.
- Members of the Kennedy family criticized the decision to add Trump's name to the center.
