Workers began removing Donald Trump's name from the facade of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on June 13, 2026, after an appeals court denied a request from the Kennedy Center's board to block a judge's ruling mandating the removal. The board had previously approved the addition of Trump's name in December 2025, citing his contributions to the institution's financial stability. However, after multiple attempts to delay the removal, including a stay pending appeal, the appeals court upheld the decision. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper stated that the name could only be changed through an act of Congress. Trump's name was initially affixed to the facade shortly after the board's approval.
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Trump's Name Removed from Kennedy Center Facade Following Court Ruling
Donald Trump's name was removed from the Kennedy Center facade on June 13, 2026, following a court ruling. The Kennedy Center's board had sought to block the removal but was denied by an appeals court. The name was added in December 2025 in recognition of Trump's contributions to the center's financial health.
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