A federal judge on May 29, 2026, issued a ruling that prevents the rebranding of the Kennedy Center to include President Trump's name. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper determined that officials had improperly voted to close the center starting this summer. The ruling came in response to a challenge from Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio), who is an ex officio member of the center’s board.
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Federal Judge Blocks Kennedy Center Rebranding and Closure
A federal judge has blocked the rebranding of the Kennedy Center to include President Trump's name and ruled against the planned closure of the center. The decision was made by U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper in response to a challenge from Rep. Joyce Beatty.
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