Kennedy Center removes Trump’s name from its website after US judge’s order
Performing arts venue takes down references to a ‘Trump Kennedy Center’ in compliance with judge’s ruling
TL;DR
- The Kennedy Center has removed Trump's name from its website.
- This action complies with a US district judge's order to remove references to a 'Trump Kennedy Center'.
- Employees were given a deadline of June 12, 2026, to remove all references to the former president from documents and online content.
- The building's exterior still reads 'The Donald J Trump and The John F Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts'.
- A judge ruled that only Congress can change the center's name, not the board's unilateral decision.
- The judge also blocked a two-year renovation project proposed by Trump's appointed board.