On June 13, 2026, President Donald Trump's name was removed from the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts, as confirmed by a filing from Kennedy Center executive director Chris Matthew Flocka. The removal involved taking down all signage that referenced Trump or any individual other than President Kennedy. Scaffolding and tarps were erected around the building, obscuring the view of the facade during the removal process. This action followed a court ruling by Federal Judge Christopher Cooper, who mandated the name change due to a lawsuit filed by Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio. The judge stated that the Kennedy Center's name could not be altered without congressional approval, emphasizing that it must honor President Kennedy. The Kennedy Center's board, which included several Trump allies, had previously approved the name change in December 2025, citing concerns over the center's programming.
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Trump's Name Removed from Kennedy Center Following Court Order
President Donald Trump's name was officially removed from the Kennedy Center on June 13, 2026, following a court order. The removal was confirmed by Kennedy Center officials and was part of a ruling that stated the center could not bear any name other than that of President Kennedy without congressional approval.
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