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U.S. Domestic8h 12m 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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Who
Workers, U.S. District Court Judge Christopher Cooper, Trump administration, Rep. Joyce Beatty, Justice Department, appellate court judges
What
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.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:15:28 GMT · 8h 12m ago
Where
District of Columbia ·
Why
A U.S. District Court judge ruled last month that the president's name was illegally added to The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This event reflects ongoing legal and political contention surrounding the former Trump administration's influence on national institutions, potentially setting a precedent for future efforts to add or remove naming rights from federally recognized establishments. The involvement of the Justice Department underscores a significant legal challenge with potential implications for governance over cultural landmarks.

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  1. U.S. Domestic3h 11m ago
    The Kennedy Center removed President Donald Trump's name from its facade, complying with a federal court order.
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  2. U.S. Domestic3h 11m ago
    The Kennedy Center removed President Donald Trump’s name from its facade, complying with a federal court order.
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  3. U.S. Domestic4h 43m 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. Domestic4h 43m 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. Domestic4h 43m 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. Domestic8h 12m 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. Currently Reading8h 12m 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.
  8. U.S. Domestic8h 12m 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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