Trump administration appeals judge’s ruling over removing president’s name from Kennedy Center
CNN • • nation
Key Points:
- The Trump administration appealed a judge’s order that overturned the Kennedy Center’s decision to rename the venue after Donald Trump and its plans to close the center during renovations.
- The Kennedy Center board, composed mainly of Trump loyalists, voted to file the appeal after a meeting where Trump participated remotely from the Oval Office.
- US District Judge Casey Cooper ruled that the board violated the law by adding Trump’s name and ordered the removal of all references to the "Trump Kennedy Center" within 14 days, a process that has already begun.
- During the meeting, Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick criticized Judge Cooper and his wife, Amy Jeffress, who previously served as Joe Biden’s personal lawyer.
- The board also passed a resolution honoring Trump’s contributions and dedication to the Kennedy Center despite the ongoing legal controversy.