Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center facade after court ruling

Donald Trump's name has been removed from the exterior of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., after a federal judge ruled against its inclusion. The judge, Christopher Cooper, ordered the removal within two weeks, stating that only the U.S. Congress has the authority to alter the performing arts center's name.

Trump had appointed himself chairman of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts at the start of his term. Subsequently, he appointed a new board that approved adding his name to the institution's title, alongside other operational changes. This move prompted protests from numerous artists and performers, who boycotted events associated with the Kennedy Center.

Judge Cooper rejected a request from the center's board to delay his ruling. He also issued a temporary injunction against Trump's plans to close the center for two years for renovations scheduled to begin in July. Trump reacted negatively to the ruling, stating he would relinquish control over the center.