Workers began removing Donald Trump's name from the facade of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on June 12, 2026, following a federal court order. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled that the renaming was illegal, stating that only Congress has the authority to rename the center, which was created by Congress. The lawsuit was initiated by Rep. Joyce Beatty, a Democrat from Ohio, who is an ex officio member of the center's board. Trump's board had voted to rename the venue in December 2025 without congressional approval or public input. The removal was mandated to be completed within 14 days of the ruling. Trump's legal team attempted to block the removal, arguing it would cause public confusion and waste resources if the name were to be restored later. The Department of Justice filed a notice of appeal against the ruling. Trump's name had already been removed from the center's website and social media earlier that week.
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Workers Remove Donald Trump's Name from Kennedy Center Following Court Order
Workers have begun the process of removing Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center following a federal judge's ruling that the renaming was illegal. The judge stated that only Congress has the authority to rename the center, and the removal must be completed within 14 days. Trump's legal team has filed an appeal against the ruling.
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