President Donald Trump’s name was officially removed from the Kennedy Center’s facade Saturday afternoon, but a tarp now conceals the updated signage.

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President Donald Trump, Matt Floca, Kennedy Center leadership

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When

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:56:58 GMT · 4h 43m ago

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Washington D.C. ·

Why

The Kennedy Center complied with a federal court order to remove Trump’s name from the facade.

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The removal of former President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center facade concludes a legal dispute and marks a change in the physical branding of a prominent U.S. cultural institution.

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