Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center in secretive process
NPR • • nation
Key Points:
- A federal judge ruled that the Kennedy Center must remove President Trump's name from its building facade due to lack of congressional approval, leading to its removal early this morning.
- Hundreds of people gathered at the Kennedy Center to witness the removal, viewing it as a symbolic reclaiming of Washington from Trump's influence.
- The removal operation was covered by tarps, sparking public frustration and accusations of a "cover-up" and lack of transparency.
- The Trump administration appealed the judge's order, arguing that Trump's name was vital for fundraising the Kennedy Center's renovation, but the appeal was rejected by a higher court.
- The Kennedy Center confirmed that Trump's name has been removed from both the building and its website.