Judge keeps order in place to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Centre
A federal judge has denied a request to pause an order requiring the removal of Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts. The court ruled that only Congress has the authority to rename the venue.
Why it matters
Reflects ongoing legal and political battles over the naming of public institutions and the limits of executive authority.
A federal judge in Washington on Friday (June 12, 2026) declined a request to temporarily pause an order to remove President Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts.
Provides a factual summary of the court ruling and the legal arguments presented by both sides.
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