Trump's name must be removed from Kennedy Center by June 12, memo to staff says
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Key Points:
- A court ruling declared the Kennedy Center board's decision to add President Donald Trump's name to the building illegal, ordering the removal of his name by June 12.
- The center's general counsel instructed staff to remove Trump's name from all official materials, including email signatures, letterhead, signage, brochures, and website pages.
- The Kennedy family strongly opposed the renaming, with Kerry Kennedy stating that Trump's values conflict with those of President John F. Kennedy.
- The court also criticized the board's decision to close the center for renovations without sufficient consultation, prompting Trump to back away from renovation plans and transfer oversight back to Congress.
- The Kennedy Center is currently evaluating legal options regarding the name removal and future closure plans.