Trump Forced to Relinquish Control of Kennedy Center, Judge Blocks Renaming
President Trump announced plans to transfer control of the Kennedy Center back to Congress after a judge ordered the removal of his name from the venue. The judge also blocked Trump's intentions to close the center for renovations, emphasizing that the venue's name and existence is a congressional decision.
President Donald Trump has declared his administration's intent to transfer management of the Kennedy Center to Congress following a judicial order demanding the removal of Trump's name and blocking its planned closure.
The decision by U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper came as he ruled that renaming the center to 'Trump Kennedy Center' was impermissible without congressional approval, forcing all physical and written references to be removed within 14 days. This also included stopping Trump's planned renovations that would have required a two-year closure.
The Kennedy Center, founded by Congress in 1958, will remain open for necessary repairs, despite Trump's concerns on public safety. The case, initiated by U.S. Rep. Joyce Beatty, highlights ongoing legal battles against the Trump administration's attempts to redesign Washington, including constructing new monuments.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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