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Judge Halts Kennedy Center Renovation After Trump Protest Video

6/22/2026

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VJayBombs projected a video onto Kennedy Center façade showing U.S. President Donald Trump and Epstein, labeling GOP allies “Guardians of Pedophiles,” turning Trump’s name into “pedo,” and depicting swamp-creature politicians.
U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ordered Trump’s name removed after Rep. Joyce Beatty sued, required a tarp on façade, postponed $250 million renovation, will halt bookings post July 5, 2026, and executive director Matt Floca said it will defer programming and staffing.

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VJayBombs projected a video onto Kennedy Center façade showing U.S. President Donald Trump and Epstein, labeling GOP allies “Guardians of Pedophiles,” turning Trump’s name into “pedo,” and depicting swamp-creature politicians.
U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ordered Trump’s name removed after Rep. Joyce Beatty sued, required a tarp on façade, postponed $250 million renovation, will halt bookings post July 5, 2026, and executive director Matt Floca said it will defer programming and staffing.