Trump's Name Removal at Kennedy Center: Judge Rules against Stay

Published on 6/12/2026

Trump's Name Removal at Kennedy Center: Judge Rules against Stay

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A federal judge ruled that Donald Trump's name must be removed from the Kennedy Center as part of a May 29 decision, rejecting the Trump administration's request to delay this action. The judge stated that the defendants did not demonstrate a strong likelihood of success on appeal. The center had been renamed in December following Trump's appointment of himself as a trustee. This ruling underscores the court's position that only Congress holds the authority to change the name of the Kennedy Center.