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Rep. Beatty Sues Trump Over Kennedy Center Exclusion

3/14/2026

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Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) said a Kennedy Center meeting invitation went to her spam folder, contradicting claims she was excluded by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Beatty filed suit against U.S. President Donald Trump and the Kennedy Center Board to halt planned closure and revamp.
The suit argues the board's actions require congressional approval and seeks voting rights.
Beatty's lawyers say the administration's lack of communication hinders participation.

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Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) said a Kennedy Center meeting invitation went to her spam folder, contradicting claims she was excluded by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Beatty filed suit against U.S. President Donald Trump and the Kennedy Center Board to halt planned closure and revamp.
The suit argues the board's actions require congressional approval and seeks voting rights.
Beatty's lawyers say the administration's lack of communication hinders participation.