Judge Mandates Removal of Trump's Name from Kennedy Center
A U.S. District Judge ordered the removal of former President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The ruling decrees that the center cannot be renamed without Congressional approval. All signage and references with Trump's name must be adjusted within 14 days.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 30-05-2026 00:23 IST | Created: 30-05-2026 00:23 IST
A U.S. District Judge on Friday decreed that President Donald Trump's name be removed from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, asserting that renaming the iconic venue requires Congressional action.
Judge Christopher Cooper of Washington directed the Trump administration to eliminate all physical signage displaying Trump's name. He also mandated the removal of any mentions of a "Trump Kennedy Center" from official documents within a two-week timeframe.
This decision comes amid ongoing discussions about the renaming of national landmarks and public edifices named after political figures.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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