Judge orders Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center

A U.S. district judge has ordered the removal of Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C. The ruling, issued on Friday, determined that the prestigious arts institution could not be renamed without the explicit approval of the U.S. Congress.

U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper mandated that the Trump administration must take down all physical signs bearing Trump's name. Furthermore, any official materials that reference the 'Trump Kennedy Center' must be purged of the name within a 14-day period. The decision stems from the legal process surrounding the renaming of the center, which had been a point of contention.

The ruling underscores the requirement for legislative action when altering the designation of federally recognized institutions like the Kennedy Center. The judge's decision ensures that such significant changes adhere to proper governmental procedures, requiring a formal act by Congress.

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The prestigious institution in Washington D.C. could not be renamed without the approval of the United States Congress.