A federal judge has ordered the removal of President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled that the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees exceeded its authority by renaming the venue without Congressional approval. The ruling requires the Trump administration to remove all signage and references to a 'Trump-Kennedy Center' from official materials. Judge Cooper stated that the Kennedy Center's name is designated by Congress and can only be changed through Congressional action. This ruling is part of a lawsuit filed by U.S. Representative Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio. The White House has not yet commented on the ruling. Beatty expressed approval of the decision, stating that it affirms the legality of the Kennedy Center's naming and that it belongs to the American people. Trump's name was added to the center last December after a unanimous board decision, and he was elected chairman of the board in February 2025.
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Federal Judge Orders Removal of Trump's Name from Kennedy Center
A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump's name must be removed from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, stating that only Congress has the authority to rename the venue. The ruling follows a lawsuit filed by U.S. Representative Joyce Beatty, who supports the decision, emphasizing that the center belongs to the American people.
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