A federal judge has upheld an order for the removal of Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center. This decision came after a previous ruling stated that Trump’s name was added illegally. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled last month that only Congress has the authority to change the name of this landmark Washington performing arts venue. The ruling mandated that Trump’s name be removed by last Friday.
In compliance with the judge’s decision, the Kennedy Center has begun implementing changes. A memo dated June 4 from the Kennedy Center’s Office of General Counsel instructed staff to ensure all official documents, such as email signatures and letterhead, use the name “The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts” or simply “Kennedy Center.” The name Trump has been removed from the Kennedy Center’s website. An email sent earlier this week, promoting ticket packages for the June 28 Mark Twain Award for American Humor, also omitted Trump’s name.
During his current term, Trump has exerted significant influence over the Kennedy Center, in contrast to his earlier tenure. Shortly after beginning his second term, he replaced the center’s leadership with a new board of trustees, who appointed him as chairman.
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