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Kennedy Center Launches Trump Fund Amid Court-Ordered Name Removal

6/16/2026

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The Kennedy Center announced a Trump Kennedy Center Fund despite a court order removing President Donald Trump’s name.
District Judge Christopher Cooper ordered the name’s removal, prompting staff to take down the signage.
Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) condemned the endowment, saying Trump appointees prioritize the president over the arts.
The fund will supplement endowments and $257 million in federal renovation money while the center removed all Trump references from its materials.

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The Kennedy Center announced a Trump Kennedy Center Fund despite a court order removing President Donald Trump’s name.
District Judge Christopher Cooper ordered the name’s removal, prompting staff to take down the signage.
Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) condemned the endowment, saying Trump appointees prioritize the president over the arts.
The fund will supplement endowments and $257 million in federal renovation money while the center removed all Trump references from its materials.