Trump's Self-Promotion Is Always Shameless and Sometimes Illegal
Donald Trump has faced legal challenges regarding his self-promotion efforts, particularly in relation to naming rights. A federal judge ruled that Trump's appointees overstepped their authority by renaming the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts without congressional approval. This incident highlights Trump's ongoing tendency to prioritize personal glorification over adherence to the rule of law.
- ▪A federal judge ruled that Trump's appointees exceeded their authority by renaming the Kennedy Center.
- ▪The Kennedy Center's name change was approved by a board chaired by Trump himself.
- ▪Trump has previously renamed the U.S. Institute of Peace, which also raised legal concerns.
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Donald Trump Trump's Self-Promotion Is Always Shameless and Sometimes Illegal The president tramples the rule of law in his rush to glorify himself. Jacob Sullum | 6.3.2026 12:01 AM Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests <img src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/c800x450-w800-q80/uploads/2026/06/Trump-JFK-Center-800x450.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto" width="1200" height="675" title="President Donald Trump next to a photo of the Kennedy Center" alt="President Donald Trump next to a photo of the Kennedy Center | Samuel Corum/UPI/Jeremy Bigwood/Zuma Press/Newscom" /> (Samuel Corum/UPI/Jeremy Bigwood/Zuma Press/Newscom) President Donald Trump has a long history of…
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