Trump’s Name Removed from Kennedy Center

The removal of Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. has begun. This action follows a federal appeals court’s decision to deny the board’s attempt to retain Trump’s name on the landmark.

Previously, in December, the Kennedy Center board had unanimously voted to add Trump’s name to the facade. This decision recognized Trump’s role in reportedly helping the institution through financial and physical challenges. Trump’s name was promptly affixed to the building after this vote.

However, recent developments have reversed this decision. Workers started the process of taking down Trump’s name after scaffolding was set up around the building. The Kennedy Center board had attempted to delay this removal through legal means.

The board filed for a stay while awaiting an appeal review. They argued for maintaining Trump’s name until further legal proceedings. Despite these efforts, an appeals court rejected the request to pause the removal.

Judge Christopher Cooper, in his ruling, emphasized that only an act of Congress could change or alter the Kennedy Center’s name. The board’s motions for delays and emergency reviews were consequently denied.

Trump expressed strong disapproval of the ruling via social media. He criticized Judge Cooper, highlighting connections between Cooper’s family and political figures. White House and Kennedy Center representatives have been contacted for further comments.