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Kennedy Center Strips Trump Name, Announces $257 M Renovation

6/16/2026

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The Kennedy Center removed President Donald Trump's name from its exterior, covering the façade with a white tarp.
Following Judge Christopher Cooper's June 12 deadline, the Justice Department secured a 12-hour extension due to thunderstorms, prompting crews to begin dismantling the letters at 3:10 a.m. on June 13.
Protesters cheered as Rep. Joyce Beatty declared the rule of law prevailed, prompting the center to announce a $257 million renovation to address safety issues.

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The Kennedy Center removed President Donald Trump's name from its exterior, covering the façade with a white tarp.
Following Judge Christopher Cooper's June 12 deadline, the Justice Department secured a 12-hour extension due to thunderstorms, prompting crews to begin dismantling the letters at 3:10 a.m. on June 13.
Protesters cheered as Rep. Joyce Beatty declared the rule of law prevailed, prompting the center to announce a $257 million renovation to address safety issues.