Kennedy Center board to appeal order striking Trump’s name from building
The Kennedy Center‘s board of trustees voted on Thursday to appeal an Obama-appointed federal judge’s order that requires President Donald Trump‘s name to be removed from the performing arts building by Friday. The board vote came hours before all references to Trump in the Kennedy Center’s signage, digital materials, and branding were supposed to be taken down, as ruled by U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper late last month.
- ▪The Kennedy Center‘s board of trustees voted on Thursday to appeal an Obama-appointed federal judge’s order that requires President Donald Trump‘s name to be removed from the performing arts building by Friday.
- ▪The board vote came hours before all references to Trump in the Kennedy Center’s signage, digital materials, and branding were supposed to be taken down, as ruled by U.S.
- ▪District Judge Christopher Cooper late last month.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 31 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 1 lean right.
- ▪ BREAKING: Workers To Remove Trump’s Name from Kennedy Center — The Bulwark
- ▪ Trump's name poised to be removed from Kennedy Center after court denies last-minute move to keep it - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Crowd gathers at Kennedy Center after court denies Trump’s emergency appeal to keep his name on building – live — the Guardian
- ▪ Kennedy Center board seeks pause of ruling ordering removal of Trump's name — NPR Topics: News
- ▪ Kennedy Center Appeals Order to Remove Trump’s Name — NYT > Top Stories
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The Kennedy Center‘s board of trustees voted on Thursday to appeal an Obama-appointed federal judge’s order that requires President Donald Trump‘s name to be removed from the performing arts building by Friday. The board vote came hours before all references to Trump in the Kennedy Center’s signage, digital materials, and branding were supposed to be taken down, as ruled by U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper late last month. The appeal is expected to be filed on Friday as Cooper’s order takes effect, CNN reported.
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