Kennedy Center's attempt to put Trump's name on building blocked again by judge

Published Sep 15, 2026 • 4:26 PM

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The big picture: The order came just before the Kennedy Center's board, now composed of Trump loyalists, is set to weigh shutting down the building for renovations that members…
What he's saying: While Trump allies have argued the latest attempt to recognize Trump does not violate the law, U.S.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.

A federal judge ruled Tuesday that the Kennedy Center's latest attempt to put President Trump's name on the performing arts center violated his earlier order blocking its renaming.

The big picture: The order came just before the Kennedy Center's board, now composed of Trump loyalists, is set to weigh shutting down the building for renovations that members argue must include Trump being "appropriately recognized" on the structure.

What he's saying: While Trump allies have argued the latest attempt to recognize Trump does not violate the law, U.S. District Judge Christopher R. Cooper said "[l]inguistic gymnastics cannot extricate the Kennedy Center's Board from an operative judicial order or the governing statute it was designed to enforce."

Cooper ordered for Trump's name to be removed from the building in May, saying only Congress could change the name of the center that memorializes President John F. Kennedy.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated.

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- Judge blocks Kennedy Center board from putting Trump's name on plaza, building - cnbc.comGoogle News
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- Charlie Kirk Built A Conservative Institution. Can It Survive Him?ZeroHedge
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- Excavation work on Trump’s towering, gilded arch to begin over next two weeksThe Guardian — World

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