politics
Trump's name must be removed from Kennedy Center, judge rules
The Kennedy Center is an institution that belongs to the American people, not to Donald Trump, said Rep. Joyce Beatty, who sued over the renaming.
TL;DR
- A federal judge ordered President Trump's name removed from the Kennedy Center facade and signage within two weeks.
- The judge ruled that only Congress can change the Kennedy Center's name, rejecting the renaming to 'Trump Kennedy Center'.
- A temporary block was placed on a two-year renovation closure of the performing arts landmark.
- The ruling stemmed from a lawsuit by Rep. Joyce Beatty challenging the renaming, closure, and her removal as an ex officio trustee.
- The judge stated the Kennedy Center's board did not adequately balance its obligations in deciding to close for renovations.
- Beatty's voting rights as an ex officio trustee were ordered to be restored.
- Trump criticized the judge and stated he would work with Congress to transfer the institution back to them.