Workers at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts began removing Donald Trump's name on June 13, 2026, after U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper denied a request to temporarily block the removal. The Kennedy Center had not demonstrated that its appeal was likely to succeed. Scaffolding was erected outside the theater, and the removal process was delayed due to thunderstorms. Protests occurred at the site in support of the name removal. Workers completed their tasks by 3:30 a.m., leaving a tarp covering the area where the name was displayed.
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Kennedy Center Removes Donald Trump's Name Following Court Ruling
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts started removing Donald Trump's name on June 13, 2026, following a court ruling that denied a request to halt the process. The removal was delayed by weather conditions, and protests supporting the change took place at the site.
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