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Kennedy Center to Remove Trump's Name

Kennedy Center to Remove Trump's Name

A federal appeals court has rejected an emergency appeal to halt the removal of President Donald Trump's name from the exterior of the Kennedy Center, cementing a court-ordered deadline for its removal.

Construction crews have been observed erecting scaffolding around the building in preparation for the signage to be taken down.

This development follows a previous court determination that changes to the institution's name fall under congressional authority.

The decision has drawn public attention, with crowds gathering to witness the preparations, marking a symbolic end to Trump's controversial naming of the cultural landmark.

Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Performing arts center in Washington, D.C., United States
Washington, D.C.
Capital city of the United States of America