Kennedy Center's attempt to put Trump's name on building blocked again by judge
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Judge blocks plan to return Trump's name to the Kennedy Center
The judge ruled that the arts center's board may not put Trump's name back up on the building, saying such a change needs Congressional approval.
Sep 15, 2026
Kennedy Center board votes to close it, as judge again keeps Trump's name off
The board's vote to shutter the historic arts center came amid concerns about financial, structural problems.
Sep 15, 2026
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Trump disses ‘hostile and conflicted’ judge who blocked Kennedy Center renaming
President Trump on Tuesday slammed the federal judge who blocked his administration’s latest effort to add his name to the Kennedy Center. The president, who has repeatedly criticized judges who rule against his administration, called U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper a “very hostile and conflicted Judge” shortly after the Obama appointee released his opinion in…
Sep 15, 2026
Judge blocks new Trump inscription on Kennedy Center
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Kennedy Center’s latest attempt to inscribe President Trump’s name back on building — and to rename the campus after him. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled that the Kennedy Center board cannot move forward with the plans without “Congress’s blessing,” finding that an August vote on the renaming…
Sep 15, 2026
Kennedy Center's attempt to put Trump's name on building blocked again by judge
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that the Kennedy Center's latest attempt to put President Trump's name on the performing arts center violated his earlier order blocking its renaming . The big picture: The order came just before the Kennedy Center's board, now composed of Trump loyalists, is set to weigh shutting down the building for renovations that members argue must include Trump being "appropriately recognized" on the structure. What he's saying: While Trump allies have argued the latest attem
Sep 15, 2026
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Chuck Todd: Trump's Attempt to Put His Name on Kennedy Center 'Gross,' It's JFK's 'Tombstone'
Tuesday on CNN’s “The Arena,” political commentator Chuck Todd characterized Donald Trump’s attempt to place his name on the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as “gross,” comparing the action to putting a name on someone else’s tombstone. The post Chuck Todd: Trump’s Attempt to Put His Name on Kennedy Center ‘Gross,’ It’s JFK’s ‘Tombstone’ appeared first on Breitbart .
Sep 16, 2026
Judge bars Kennedy Center board from putting Trump’s name on building at all
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from returning President Donald Trump’s name to the facade of the Kennedy Center in any form on Tuesday. “Simply put, Defendants cannot install memorials for President Trump or anyone or anything else at the Kennedy Center without Congress’s blessing,” Judge Christopher Cooper said. This follows a monthlong fight over […]
Sep 15, 2026