Trump's name removed from Washington's Kennedy Center after court order

The name "Donald J. Trump" has been removed from the Kennedy Center in Washington, a move that followed a federal judge's order. The process of removing the lettering was partially obscured by tarps on a sunny day, but the change was evident.

Trump had assumed leadership of the Kennedy Center shortly after taking office, leading to the dismissal of its previous leadership. His administration aimed to prevent events perceived as too liberal from being staged at the venue. This policy resulted in numerous event cancellations and artists withdrawing their participation, significantly impacting the center's ticket sales.

A federal judge ruled that the center was established to honor John F. Kennedy and that Trump's name could not be affixed to it. The court mandated the removal of "Donald J. Trump and" from the building's facade, as well as from official communications like emails and programs. The judge determined that only Congress has the authority to alter the official designation of the Kennedy Center.

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The court ruled that only Congress can change the name of the center, which was established to honor John F. Kennedy.