Trump-backed Kennedy Center board scrambles to block name removal deadline
The Trump-appointed Kennedy Center board has filed a request to halt a federal judge's order to remove Trump's name from the venue. The order was set to take effect on June 12, but the board is seeking a stay to block the removal. The move comes after Trump expressed honor when the board voted to rename the center in his honor, months prior to the judge's order.
- ▪The Kennedy Center board filed a request for a stay on June 11
- ▪A federal judge ordered Trump's name to be removed from the venue by June 12
- ▪The board's decision to rename the center in Trump's honor was made months prior to the judge's order
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Recommended World Cup Preview: USA vs. Paraguay | Presented by Nicolock Next Previous Trump-backed Kennedy Center board scrambles to block name removal deadline June 15, 2026 | 11:24am The Trump-appointed Kennedy Center board filed a request for a stay on June 11, seeking to halt a federal judge's order requiring Trump's name be removed from the iconic performing arts venue by June 12. The move comes months after Trump said he was "honored" when the board voted to rename the center in his honor. More Share this on: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X
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