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After a fight over Trump's name on the Kennedy Center, judge demands details
Yahoo • • nation
Key Points:
- Federal Judge Christopher Cooper ordered the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration's plan to close the center for two years starting July 4, 2026, during renovations.
- Cooper requested the administration to submit a report by June 19 detailing plans to keep the Kennedy Center open with public events and programming during the renovation period.
- The Trump-appointed board had voted to close the center and add Trump's name alongside Kennedy's, but Cooper ruled this violated the 1964 law designating the center's name solely for Kennedy.
- The controversy led to multiple performers canceling shows in protest, and the administration has appealed Cooper's decision while Trump vowed to work with Congress to regain control of the institution.
- Judge Cooper's latest order aims to ensure ongoing public access and programming at the Kennedy Center during renovations, reflecting ongoing legal and operational uncertainty.
