Judge Orders Removal of Trump's Name from Kennedy Center Amid Conflict of Interest Claims

<p>U.S. District Court Judge Christopher Cooper ordered the removal of President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center, stating that the board exceeded its legal authority in voting to rename the institution. Cooper's ruling, issued on May 29, asserts that only Congress can change the name based on the Kennedy Center's founding statute.</p><p>Trump criticized Cooper's decision, alleging a conflict of interest due to Cooper's wife, Amy Jeffress, who has represented individuals critical of Trump, including a former FBI lawyer and has served as counsel to the House January 6 committee. Trump claimed that Jeffress influenced her husband to rule against him.</p><p>In his remarks on Truth Social, Trump referred to Jeffress as a “Radical Left Democrat” and suggested that her professional connections were impacting the judicial process. He also highlighted her role in representing clients involved in investigations related to Trump, including the FBI's Crossfire Hurricane probe.</p><p>Cooper, appointed by President Barack Obama, has faced scrutiny from Trump and his allies previously regarding potential conflicts of interest. The judge and Jeffress have been married since 1999, and their wedding was officiated by Attorney General Merrick Garland.</p><p>Fox News Digital reached out for comments from Cooper's office, Jeffress, and representatives for Biden and Page.</p>