The Kennedy Center's board has informed a federal court that it will not seek to restore President Donald Trump's name to the building. This decision follows a previous vote by the board to add Trump's name, which was made on August 13. The board indicated that no changes would be made until after the Labor Day holiday, allowing time for legal challenges to be addressed. Rep. Joyce Beatty, a member of the board and plaintiff in the lawsuit against the name restoration, has requested an expedited ruling from U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper. The board's earlier decision to change the name to the Trump-Kennedy Center was made in December 2025, but a court order in May led to the removal of Trump's name from the facade in June. The latest legal developments have postponed any further actions regarding the name change.
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Kennedy Center Board Decides Not to Restore Trump's Name to Building
The Kennedy Center's board has decided not to restore President Donald Trump's name to the building, reversing a previous decision. This comes amid ongoing legal challenges, with Rep. Joyce Beatty urging for an expedited court ruling on the matter. The board had previously voted to change the name to the Trump-Kennedy Center in December 2025, but a court order led to the removal of Trump's name in June.
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