The Kennedy Center, Minus Trump
After a judge said the president's name had to go, crowds braced for a cathartic moment.
TL;DR
- A federal judge denied a motion to keep President Trump's name on the Kennedy Center, ordering its removal.
- The Kennedy Center board has filed for an emergency stay pending appeal.
- The Washington National Opera has sued the Kennedy Center for allegedly refusing to return over $17 million in donations.
- The judge ruled that only Congress can change the Kennedy Center's name, as it was given by Congress.
- Trump's allies had previously populated the Kennedy Center board, signaling his intent to remake institutions.
- Staff have been instructed to remove Trump's name from various materials, with some attempts being makeshift.
- Trump has stated he will remain chairman of the board.
- The Kennedy Center trustees voted to appeal the judge's ruling.