Workers remove Trump’s name from Kennedy Center after court rulings In the dead of night, behind a screen, the president’s name was purged from the facade of the Washington building The Guardian - US · Jun 13
Donald Trump's name to come off Kennedy Center after court battle Workers began removing US President Donald Trump's name from the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts early Saturday, narrowly missing a court-ordered Friday deadline after thunderstorms delayed the work. The Times of India · Jun 13
Trump's name poised to be removed from Kennedy Center after court denies last-minute move to keep it Workers are preparing to remove President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center. A judge rejected a request to delay the removal. Scaffolding is up around the building. Trump's name was added after he influenced the center's leadership. The center is also fighting a block on renovations. Its website and… The Economic Times · Jun 13
Trump allies defy judge in bid to keep his name on Kennedy Center facade On Thursday, the board voted to seek a stay of U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper’s May 29 ruling, which declared that Trump’s name had been illegally affixed to the Kennedy Center The Independent UK · Jun 12
Trump appeals ruling to strip name from Kennedy Center Donald Trump's plan to renovate the Kennedy Center is part of a broader push by the Republican leader to reshape Washington's monumental core. AAP · Jun 12
Kennedy Center lawyers tell staff they have until Friday to remove Trump’s name from iconic venue IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 9
Kennedy Center removes Trump’s name from website after judge’s order - but it’s still on the building The president has called for the judge who ruled the arts center’s name change was illegal to be impeached The Independent UK · Jun 9
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 The Guardian - US · Jun 8
Trump says the U.S. 250th anniversary will be ‘a Rally to end all Rallies’ in Washington, after he canceled his Kennedy Center concert series Trump cancels concert series, announces 250th anniversary rally. We Got This Covered · Jun 8
Trump's name must be removed from Kennedy Center, judge orders "Congress gave the Kennedy Center its name, and only Congress can change it," the judge wrote in his ruling. Axios · Jun 7
Judge dismisses Kennedy Center suit against musician who canceled Lawyer for Chuck Redd, who pulled out after Trump renamed center, called case ‘political retribution’ The Guardian - US · Jun 6
Kennedy Center Orders Staff to Remove Trump's Name Across Signage, Letterheads and Documents 'Immediately' By June 12 The Kennedy Center must remove Trump's name following a court ruling, reversing a board decision and halting a £203 million renovation project. International Business Times UK · Jun 5
Kennedy Center tells staff to remove Trump’s name from building after court ruling Kennedy Center told employees they had until June 12 to remove the president’s name from the building, pamphlets, the website and anywhere else it appears The Independent UK · Jun 4
International Business Times · Jun 1 Federal Judge Orders Trump's Name Removed From Kennedy Center U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper said the Kennedy Center board exceeded its authority when it added Trump's name to the institution and official materials.
The Economic Times · May 30 Trump vents about judge who blocked the Kennedy Center renovation and fumes over his legal setbacks President Trump reacted angrily after a judge blocked his plans for the Kennedy Center. The judge also ordered Trump's name removed from the performing arts venue. Trump called the judge an "anti Trump Hater" and suggested the center might never reopen. He also questioned the judge's impartiality, citing his wife's…
The Economic Times · May 30 Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closure A federal judge ruled President Trump's name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked renovations, calling the board's vote "ill-informed." Trump responded by withdrawing his renovation plans and returning control to Congress. The judge ordered Trump's name removed from the building and official materials within two weeks.
International Business Times UK · May 29 Trump Legacy Denied: Judge Mandates Name Removed From Kennedy Center to Honour JFK Alone A federal court has blocked the rebranding of the Kennedy Center, ordering the removal of Trump's name. The decision upholds the site's original dedication to President Kennedy.
AAP · May 29 Court orders Trump's name stripped from Kennedy Center Only the US Congress can rename the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, a judge has ruled, saying any references to Donald Trump must be removed.
The Economic Times · May 29 Why can't Trump add his name to the Kennedy Center or close it for renovations? Here's what Judge Christopher Cooper said Kennedy Center ruling explained: A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump from renaming the Kennedy Center to the Trump Kennedy Center. The judge ruled that only Congress has the authority to change the cultural institution's name. Plans to close the Kennedy Center for renovations were also temporarily halted.
The Times of India · May 29 Judge orders removal of Donald Trump's name from Kennedy Center, blocks closure plan; US president blasts ruling A US federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to remove President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center. The court ruled that renaming the Washington institution, a memorial to John F. Kennedy, requires congressional approval. The judge mandated the removal of all Trump signage and references within two weeks, following…
The Guardian - US · May 29 US judge orders removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center Judge rules that Washington DC performing arts venue cannot be renamed without an act of Congress
Roll Call · May 29 Judge blocks moves to add Trump to Kennedy Center name A federal judge in Washington on Friday blocked the Trump administration’s moves to rename the Kennedy Center after President Donald Trump and close the center for two years — and gave two weeks for removal of the changed signage on the building’s façade. The opinion and order came in a…
The Independent UK · Apr 23 Photos show a media tour of the Kennedy Center ahead of renovations The Kennedy Center is poised to undergo major renovations, with President Donald Trump calling it “tired, broken, and dilapidated.” Matt Floca, the new executive director, led journalists through the building on Wednesday, highlighting water damage and outdated equipment. Repairs are expected to take two years, with Congress providing $257 million…
The Independent UK · Apr 22 Inside the Kennedy Center as it prepares for a 2-year renovation The Kennedy Center is poised to undergo major renovations, with President Donald Trump calling it “tired, broken, and dilapidated.”