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Judge Blocks Kennedy Center Renaming

Judge Blocks Kennedy Center Renaming

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration acted unlawfully by adding the president's name to the Kennedy Center and has ordered its immediate removal.

The court also blocked plans to close the venue for a two-year renovation, prompting a furious response from President Trump on social media.

U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper determined that only an act of Congress has the authority to rename the national cultural landmark.

Trump reacted by claiming the center is on a 'hopeless journey' and stated he no longer has interest in managing the facility.

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Chris Cooper
American actor (1951-)
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