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Newest development Jun 8, 2026 · 2 reports Kennedy Center Website Drops Trump Name—But It’s Still On The Building
Kennedy Center officials removed President Donald Trump
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Kennedy Center Website Drops Trump Name—But It’s Still On The Building
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NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Kennedy Center lawyers tell staff to remove references to Trump in signage ↗ (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth) Published Jun 3, 2026
Same headline from 1 more outlet NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description Staff were ordered to remove references to 'Trump-Kennedy Center' or 'The Donald J. Trump and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.'"
Deadline
Kennedy Center Lawyers Instruct Removal Of Trump's Name From Complex ↗ (opens Deadline) Published Jun 3, 2026
Deadline's feed description The attorneys also said that Trump's name had to be removed from emails and the center website.
Forbes
Kennedy Center Tells Staff Trump’s Name Must Be Removed ↗ (opens Forbes) Published Jun 3, 2026
Forbes's feed description A federal judge ruled last week the Kennedy Center board overstepped its authority when it voted to add Trump's name.
The Atlantic
Trump’s Name Is Disappearing From More Than Just the Kennedy Center ↗ (opens The Atlantic) Published Jun 3, 2026
The Atlantic's feed description Lawyers are ordering staff to remove Trump from email signatures, letterhead, webpages, brochures, promotional materials, press releases, signs, and more.
Foxla
Kennedy Center begins scrubbing Trump’s name following federal court ruling ↗ (opens Foxla) Published Jun 4, 2026
Foxla's feed description The Kennedy Center has started the process of stripping President Donald Trump’s name from its branding following a major defeat in federal court, according to a report from The Associated Press.
Washington Examiner
Kennedy Center commits to recognizing Trump after taking down his name ↗ (opens Washington Examiner) Published Jun 4, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description A federal court handed down a decision in late May, ruling that President Donald Trump’s name must be removed from the Kennedy Center within two weeks.
The Week
Kennedy Center orders removal of Trump’s name ↗ (opens The Week) Published Jun 4, 2026
The Week's feed description Officials have until June 12 to remove his name from the building and all Kennedy Center documents
The Columbian
Kennedy Center moves to erase Trump references after judge said they were illegally added ↗ (opens The Columbian) Published Jun 4, 2026
The Columbian's feed description WASHINGTON — The Kennedy Center is beginning the process of removing references to President Donald Trump a week after a federal judge ruled that his name had been illegally added to the performing ar
UPI
Kennedy Center removes Trump’s name from website ↗ (opens UPI) Published Jun 7, 2026
Same headline from 1 more outlet UPI's feed description Kennedy Center officials removed President Donald Trump
Forbes
Kennedy Center Website Drops Trump Name—But It’s Still On The Building ↗ (opens Forbes) Published Jun 7, 2026
Forbes's feed description President Donald Trump’s name still appears on the exterior of the Kennedy Center as of Monday afternoon as a court deadline to remove it approaches.
The Guardian
Kennedy Center removes Trump’s name from its website after US judge’s order ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Jun 7, 2026
The Guardian's feed description Performing arts venue takes down references to a ‘Trump Kennedy Center’ in compliance with judge’s ruling
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