Kennedy Center Must Remove Trump’s Name From Building, Judge Orders
A U.S. district judge has ordered the Kennedy Center to remove Donald Trump's name from the building. The ruling stated that only Congress has the authority to change the name, as it was originally designated by them. Additionally, the judge found that the Kennedy Center's board did not conduct proper due diligence when deciding to close for renovations.
- ▪The U.S. district judge ruled that the Kennedy Center must remove Trump's name from the building.
- ▪Judge Christopher R. Cooper emphasized that only Congress can change the name of the Kennedy Center.
- ▪The judge also criticized the Kennedy Center's board for failing to perform due diligence regarding renovations.
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#masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none }Trump AdministrationliveUpdatesMay 29, 2026, 3:28 p.m. ETliveWar in the Middle EastMay 29, 2026, 3:26 p.m. ETJustice Dept. TargetsFund for Trump’s AlliesGas PricesApproval RatingAdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTSupported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTKennedy Center Must Remove Trump’s Name From Building, Judge OrdersThe U.S. district judge also ruled that the institution’s board had not done its due diligence when voting to close for renovations.Listen · 2:35 min Share full article“Congress gave the Kennedy Center its name, and only Congress can change it,” Judge Christopher R. Cooper of the Federal District Court in Washington wrote in a ruling on Friday.Credit...Eric Lee for The New York TimesBy Julia JacobsMay 29, 2026, 3:21 p.m.
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