US: Kennedy Center Removes Trump's Name from Website, Facade Still Pending

The Kennedy Center has removed references to former President Donald Trump from its website, following a federal judge's order to eliminate any mentions of individuals other than President John F. Kennedy. The prestigious Washington venue has until the end of the month to comply fully with the directive, which also applies to the building itself and any registered trademarks.

The order stems from a legal challenge initiated after Trump, in December, attempted to add his name to the center, renaming it the "Trump Kennedy Center." This move was met with strong opposition from the Kennedy family and Democratic lawmakers, who questioned its legality. A federal judge ruled on May 29 that the center's board had failed in its "duty of prudence" by not adequately considering the negative repercussions of Trump's name addition.

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to remove any reference «to President Trump or any individual other than President Kennedy» on the building itself, on the Kennedy Center website or any trademark.

While the judge has allowed repair work to continue, he has temporarily halted the center's planned two-year closure. The court may reconsider a closure if a more thorough assessment of the pros and cons is conducted. In response to the legal proceedings, Trump announced his intention to "work with Congress to transfer" control of the Kennedy Center, signaling a withdrawal from his efforts to control the cultural institution.

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work with Congress to transfer" control of the Kennedy Center