Trump's Name Removed from Kennedy Center Facade Following Court Order

On June 13, 2026, President Donald Trump's name was removed from the facade of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., following a federal judge's order. The removal came after a court ruling determined that the board of the Kennedy Center did not have the authority to rename the building, which was originally designated by Congress as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in 1964. Scaffolding and a tarp were erected to obscure the removal from public view, raising questions about their continued presence. Mallory Miller, a former Kennedy Center employee and co-founder of the activist group Hands Off the Arts, provided photos of the removal and expressed her belief that the tarp was intended to protect Trump's image during ongoing appeals. The Kennedy Center has not commented on the tarp's purpose. Judge Christopher Cooper stated in his ruling that only Congress has the authority to change the name of the building. A Kennedy Center official confirmed that all references to Trump have been removed from the center.