Kennedy Center delays restoring Trump's name; court asked to block it

The Kennedy Center told a federal court on August 19, 2026, it would not restore President Trump's name to the building facade before at least September 8. By August 21, Rep. Joyce Beatty asked the court to block the restoration entirely, citing opponents' claims the board is defying earlier court orders.

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Kennedy Center Tells Court It Won't Try To Restore Trump's Name Before Sept. 8

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The Kennedy Center has told a federal court that it would not attempt to return President Donald Trump’s name to the building’s facade before at least Sept. 8 as another legal battle over the performing arts venue’s future takes shape. www.huffpost.com/entry/kenned... Opponents of the move said members of the Kennedy Center’s Trump-aligned board “seem intent” on defying an earlier court order requ