Trump pledges to withdraw from Kennedy Center after court strikes his name
A federal judge has ruled against Donald Trump's bid to have his name added to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and to close the venue for two years. Judge Christopher Cooper stated that Congress, not the Kennedy Center's board, has the authority to name the building.
The story so far
- May 29
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Open questions and key claims
The Kennedy Center board’s vote to close the facility was “ill-informed and seemingly preordained” with no regard for its legal obligations.
Donald Trump announced he plans to withdraw his leadership from the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Trump blasted Judge Christopher Cooper as reckless and painted the performing arts centre as dilapidated.
The institution is confident that on appeal the court will uphold the Board’s will to recognize President Trump’s historic contributions.
A federal judge ruled President Trump’s name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center.
The Kennedy Center board voted to rename the building “The Donald J Trump and the John F Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts”.
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Related stories over time
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- Aug 13 – Aug 26 laterTrump officials threaten Kennedy Center demolition if court blocks renovations9 articles · 5 outlets