On June 12, 2026, a live stream on YouTube attracted over 35,000 viewers as construction workers removed President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The Kennedy Center board had sought an emergency appeal to block a court order for the name removal. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper previously ruled that the name change did not go through Congress, which is required by law. The judge emphasized that only Congress has the authority to change the name of the Kennedy Center.
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Trump's Name Removed from Kennedy Center Amid Live Stream
A live stream showed the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center, drawing significant online viewership. This action follows a court ruling stating that the name change did not comply with legal requirements, as only Congress can authorize such changes.
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- ✕ editorializing: The removal deals a humiliating blow to Trump’s doomed crusade
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Thousands Tune in Live to Watch Trump Name Taken Off Kennedy Center
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Trump's Name Removed from Kennedy Center Amid Live Stream