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Federal judge denies appeal to keep Trump's name on Kennedy Center

A federal judge has denied an appeal from the Kennedy Center's board to maintain former President Trump's name on the building. The Trump administration's request for an emergency stay was also rejected.

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On June 12, 2026, a federal judge denied an appeal by the Kennedy Center's board of trustees seeking a stay on the removal of former President Donald Trump's name from the building. Following this decision, the Trump administration filed for an emergency stay, which was also denied.

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A judge clears the way for Trump's name to be removed from the Kennedy Center

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Federal judge denies appeal to keep Trump's name on Kennedy Center