DOJ says no action to add Trump's name to Kennedy Center before October
Summary
The Justice Department said the Kennedy Center will not add President Donald Trump's name to its building or plaza before October 8, 2026. This delay follows a court hearing about whether the center can honor Trump despite a previous judge's order to remove his name.Key Facts
- The Kennedy Center board voted to honor President Trump by adding his name to the building and plaza.
- A federal judge, Christopher Cooper, ordered the removal of Trump's name earlier this year.
- Judge Cooper held a hearing to discuss the legality of adding Trump’s name again.
- The Justice Department requested a delay in the renaming until after October 8, 2026.
- Lawyers for a Kennedy Center board member called the move by the board a defiance of the court order.
- The Justice Department said the center is not planning to rename the entire complex after Trump.
- The board claims honoring Trump will help fix financial and structural problems at the center.
- Judge Cooper questioned if areas outside the building count as public space covered by law restricting new memorials.
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