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The Kennedy Center is establishing a new endowment in President Trump's name to support existing private endowments and federal funding.
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Washington D.C., United States
Who
Kennedy Center, President Trump, Roma Davari, Rep. Joyce Beatty
What
The Kennedy Center is establishing a new endowment in President Trump's name to support existing private endowments and federal funding.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:05:59 GMT · 5h 38m ago
Where
Washington D.C., United States ·
Why
The fund was created after a D.C. District Court judge ruled the Kennedy Center's previous action of adding the president's name to the performing arts center was unlawful.
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This decision represents an attempt by the Kennedy Center's board to acknowledge President Trump's contributions while complying with a court order to remove his name directly from the building. The fund aims to address concerns about the building's physical condition and fundraising challenges.
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6 events in this thread- U.S. Domestic5h 38m agoThe Kennedy Center is establishing a new endowment in President Trump's name to support existing private endowments and its federal funding, less than two weeks after a judge ruled the board unlawfully added his name to the performing arts center.Open article
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- U.S. Domestic5h 38m agoThe Kennedy Center is establishing a new endowment in President Trump's name to support existing private endowments and its $257 million in federal funding.Open article
- U.S. Domestic6h 23m agoLarge striped tarps remained on the Kennedy Center's exterior Sunday, after President Donald Trump's name had been removed on Saturday in compliance with a federal judge's order.Open article
- U.S. Domestic6h 23m agoLarge striped tarps remained on the Kennedy Center’s exterior Sunday, prompting confusion and frustration from some visitors who arrived to the renowned arts venue to see President Donald Trump’s name removed.Open article
- U.S. Domestic6h 23m agoLarge striped tarps remained on the Kennedy Center’s exterior Sunday, prompting confusion and frustration from some visitors who arrived to see President Donald Trump’s name removed.Open article