Workers begin removing Trump's name from Kennedy Center early Saturday morning, after judge's order
The Kennedy Center has removed President Trump's name from its signage, website, and official documents following a federal court order. The administration's attempts to stay the ruling were denied by both a district judge and an appellate panel.
Why it matters
This event highlights the legal limitations on executive authority regarding the naming of public institutions and the enforcement of judicial mandates.
President Trump's name was removed from the front of the Kennedy Center Saturday, according to a notice of compliance filed by the administration. The removal comes after federal courts denied last-minute attempts to halt a deadline for the name to come down.
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