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.
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.
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.
A federal judge on May 29 ordered Trump’s name removed from Kennedy Center signage and official materials within 14 days and temporarily blocked the planned closure for renovations. After the ruling, Trump said he was backing away from the renovations and making arrangements to relinquish control to Congress.
A federal judge ordered Trump’s name removed from the Kennedy Center within two weeks and blocked the administration’s plan to close the venue for major renovations.
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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