Kennedy Center Staff Directed to Remove Trump's Name from Signage Following Court Order

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington received a directive from its legal team on June 4, 2026, instructing staff to remove any references to President Donald Trump from official signage. This action follows a federal judge's order issued the previous week. Staff were informed via an email from the Office of the General Counsel to eliminate mentions of 'Trump-Kennedy Center' and revert to using 'The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts' or 'the Kennedy Center.' This directive extends to email signatures, letterhead, signage, brochures, and website pages. The court ruled that the board had exceeded its authority by adding Trump's name to the Center, and compliance is required by June 12. The judge also addressed the board's decision to close the Kennedy Center for renovations, stating it was based on insufficient information. Trump's name remains on the Center's exterior as of the latest update.