Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center exterior after court ruling | The name "Donald Trump" was removed from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, following a federal court order that deemed the renaming of the venue to the "Trump-Kennedy Center" unlawful. The court found the change violated federal law and usurped congressional authority. Hundreds gathered to witness the live-streamed removal, which reversed Trump's efforts to brand the national cultural institution. The Kennedy Center's appeal to delay the ruling was dismissed, leading to the name's erasure from the building and website. The center, a historic venue for the arts, was originally named in honor of President John F. Kennedy after his assassination. | Src: Dong-A Ilbo (KR)

Workers removed Donald Trump's name from the exterior of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, following a federal court order. The decision came after a judge ruled that the renaming of the renowned cultural institution to the "Trump-Kennedy Center" was unlawful and violated federal statutes designed to honor President Kennedy.

The court's ruling, issued earlier this month, mandated the removal of Trump's name from the building's facade and the center's website within 14 days. The Kennedy Center's administration attempted to halt the enforcement of the ruling through an appeal, but the court dismissed their request, leading to the name's removal.

The operation to take down the name was broadcast live online and observed by hundreds of onlookers. While the exterior is currently covered by a protective tarp, media outlets reported that Trump's name was no longer visible. This event signifies a significant reversal for Trump's initiative to associate his name with prominent federal buildings and cultural landmarks during his presidency.

The Kennedy Center, a national hub for performing arts, has historically hosted major cultural events presided over by U.S. presidents. The center was renamed in honor of President John F. Kennedy shortly after his assassination in 1963. Trump's administration had previously appointed loyalists to the center's board and had the board vote to change the name, a move that has now been overturned by the judiciary.

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Judge Cooper should be ashamed of himself.