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U.S. Domestic5h 14m ago

Workers began removing President Trump's name from the front of the Kennedy Center early Saturday morning after a federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal.

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Who
Workers, President Trump, U.S. District Court Judge Christopher Cooper, Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty
What
Workers began removing President Trump's name from the front of the Kennedy Center early Saturday morning 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 · 5h 14m ago
Where
District of Columbia ·
Why
A federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center, upholding a judge's order that the name was illegally added.
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The removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center could impact fundraising efforts as the administration argued some donors gave money specifically because of Mr. Trump's name. This decision underscores the legal process involved in naming public institutions and has implications for the center's future financial support and renovation plans.

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  1. U.S. Domestic5h 14m ago
    Workers began removing President Trump's name from the front of the Kennedy Center early Saturday morning after a federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal.
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    Workers are removing President Trump's name from the front of the Kennedy Center after a court order ruled it was illegally added.
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    Workers began removing President Trump's name from the front of the Kennedy Center early Saturday morning after a federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal.
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    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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  5. U.S. Domestic5h 14m ago
    Workers began removing President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center early Saturday morning after a federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal.
    Open article
  6. U.S. Domestic5h 14m 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.
    Open article
  7. U.S. Domestic5h 14m ago
    Workers began removing President Trump's name from the front of the Kennedy Center early Saturday morning after a federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal.
    Open article
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    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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  9. U.S. Domestic5h 14m 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.
    Open article
  10. U.S. Domestic5h 14m 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.
    Open article
  11. U.S. Domestic5h 14m 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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  12. U.S. Domestic5h 14m ago
    Workers are removing President Trump's name from the front of the Kennedy Center after a federal judge ordered its removal by Friday, June 12.
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