Judge Orders Removal of Trump's Name from Kennedy Center
A federal judge has ruled that Trump's name must be removed from the Kennedy Center. The judge also halted plans for the venue's closure for renovations. (sources: cbsnews, nbcnews, pbs, theguardian, abc)
A federal judge ordered the removal of Trump's name from the Kennedy Center and blocked plans to close the venue for renovations. Trump announced intentions to transfer control of the institution to Congress.
- A federal judge in Washington, D.C., issued an order for Trump's name to be removed from the Kennedy Center within two weeks.
- The judge also halted plans for the Kennedy Center's closure for renovations.
- Trump stated that his administration will transfer control of the Kennedy Center to Congress.
Why it matters
The ruling affects the branding and operational control of a prominent cultural institution.
↓ Congress can act on this
2 bills on this issue are moving right now — and the most active one is HR6925: Kennedy Center Protection Act.
HR6925 · 119th Congress
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What HR6925 actually does
This story is about Trump's name must be removed from Kennedy Center, judge orders. This bill would Require removal of signage/identification at the Kennedy Center that differs from the statutory designation.
If passed, it would:
- Require removal of signage/identification at the Kennedy Center that differs from the statutory designation • Reinforce that the Center’s name is controlled by federal statute (i.e., Congress.
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This story is about Judge Orders Removal of Trump's Name from Kennedy Center. This bill would judge: Prohibit naming/renaming/designating federal assets after a sitting President (and restrict using federal funds for that purpose).
If passed, it would
- Prohibit naming/renaming/designating federal assets after a sitting President (and restrict using federal funds for • Create a clearer statutory backstop to deter future disputes of this type.
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