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Judge gives Kennedy Center two weeks to take Trump’s name down, blocks closure steps

A federal judge on May 29 ordered the Kennedy Center to remove Donald Trump’s name from the building and official materials within two weeks and temporarily blocked steps toward a planned closure for renovations.

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First recorded May 30, 2026·Meaningfully updated Jun 2, 2026

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Trump’s Kennedy Center move took a legal hit and then an off-ramp

On May 29, a federal judge blocked the Kennedy Center’s planned temporary closure and ordered Trump’s name removed, but did not bar all renovation work. Trump later said he might back away from the renovation plan and return control to Congress.

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Trump’s Kennedy Center move took a legal hit and then an off-ramp

On May 29, a federal judge blocked the Kennedy Center’s planned temporary closure and ordered Trump’s name removed, but did not bar all renovation work. Trump later said he might back away from the renovation plan and return control to Congress.

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