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U.S. Domestic4h 36m ago

The Kennedy Center removed President Donald Trump’s name from its facade, complying with a federal court order.

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Who
President Donald Trump, Matt Floca, Rep. Joyce Beatty, Leo Bartholomaus
What
The Kennedy Center removed President Donald Trump’s name from its facade, complying with a federal court order.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:16:00 GMT · 4h 36m ago
Where
Washington D.C., United States ·
Why
A federal court ordered the removal of Trump's name from the Kennedy Center facade.
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The removal of Trump's name closes a chapter where he exerted significant influence over the Kennedy Center and marks a setback for his efforts to rename federal institutions. This event also raises questions about the future operations and renovations of the Kennedy Center.

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  1. U.S. Domestic4h 36m ago
    The Kennedy Center removed President Donald Trump's name from its facade, complying with a federal court order.
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  2. Currently Reading4h 36m ago
    The Kennedy Center removed President Donald Trump’s name from its facade, complying with a federal court order.
  3. U.S. Domestic6h 7m ago
    A Kennedy Center official told a federal judge Saturday that all references to President Donald Trump inside, outside, and online have been removed from the Kennedy Center.
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  4. U.S. Domestic6h 7m ago
    A Kennedy Center official told a federal judge Saturday that all references to President Donald Trump inside, outside and online have been removed from the Kennedy Center, in compliance with a court order.
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  5. U.S. Domestic6h 7m ago
    A Kennedy Center official told a federal judge Saturday that all references to President Donald Trump inside, outside and online have been removed from the Kennedy Center.
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  6. U.S. Domestic9h 36m ago
    Workers are removing President Trump's name from the front of the Kennedy Center after a federal appellate court denied the Trump administration's last-minute attempt to stop the removal.
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  7. U.S. Domestic9h 36m ago
    Workers are removing President Trump's name from the front of the Kennedy Center after a federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal.
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  8. U.S. Domestic9h 36m ago
    Workers began removing President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center on Saturday morning, after a federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal.
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