The Kennedy Center’s board plans to fight a federal judge’s order to remove President Donald Trump’s name from the performing arts center.

Washington D.C.

Who

Kennedy Center's board, President Donald Trump, U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper

What

When

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:17:31 GMT · 3h 5m ago

Where

Washington D.C. ·

Why

The center's trustees voted to seek a last-minute stay of U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper’s directive as they appeal his ruling that renaming the center was illegal.

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How this affects you

The performing arts center is challenging a judicial order regarding the legality of a previous renaming, potentially leading to further legal proceedings or a change in the center's exterior signage.

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The Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/06/11/kennedy-center-board-fight-order-remove-trumps-name-deadline-looms/
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