The Washington National Opera has filed a lawsuit seeking over $17 million from the Kennedy Center, claiming the funds are owed following a split earlier this year. This legal action comes after a federal judge ordered the removal of Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center, stating that only Congress has the authority to change the name of the federally chartered institution. The lawsuit alleges that the funds held by the Kennedy Center represent contributions made by donors specifically for the benefit of the Washington National Opera. The Kennedy Center has already removed Trump's name from its website and official materials, although there is an ongoing appeal from Trump's allies regarding the judge's decision.
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Washington National Opera Files $17 Million Lawsuit Against Kennedy Center
The Washington National Opera has initiated a lawsuit against the Kennedy Center for more than $17 million, claiming the funds are owed after a recent split. This follows a federal court ruling that Donald Trump's name must be removed from the Kennedy Center, as only Congress can authorize such changes.
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Washington National Opera Files $17 Million Lawsuit Against Kennedy Center