Kennedy Center board votes to put Trump's name back on building
Summary
The Kennedy Center board voted to put President Donald Trump's name back on the building after a judge had ordered its removal. The board also approved a two-year closure for renovations, despite legal challenges regarding the renaming of the cultural institution.Key Facts
- The Kennedy Center board decided to add "Restored and Renovated By President Donald J. Trump" to the building's name.
- This decision came two months after a judge ruled the name had been added without proper congressional approval.
- The judge had ordered the removal of President Trump's name, which was taken down last month.
- The board is mostly made up of allies of President Trump.
- A federal judge had blocked a planned two-year closure for renovations, but the board voted to proceed with it.
- President Trump appointed himself as a trustee and chairman of the Kennedy Center board in February 2025.
- Congress has designated the Kennedy Center as a memorial to President John F. Kennedy, which restricts renaming efforts.
- The White House said the Kennedy Center is improving under President Trump's leadership.
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