The board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has voted to appeal a federal judge's ruling that mandated the removal of Donald Trump's name from the venue. The board convened on June 12, 2026, to discuss the appeal, which challenges US District Judge Casey Cooper's decision that stated the board acted unlawfully when it added Trump's name to the center. Judge Cooper's ruling requires the center to remove all references to Trump's name within 14 days, although some efforts to comply have already begun, such as changes to email signatures and the website logo. The exterior signage remains unchanged as of the meeting date. During the meeting, Trump participated via phone and criticized the judge's ruling. Additionally, the board passed a resolution honoring Trump's contributions to the center.
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Kennedy Center Board Votes to Appeal Ruling on Trump's Name Removal
The Kennedy Center board has decided to appeal a federal judge's ruling that requires the removal of Donald Trump's name from the venue. The board's meeting included Trump's participation via phone, during which he criticized the ruling. The board also passed a resolution recognizing Trump's contributions to the center.
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