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Judge Orders Trump's Name Removed from Kennedy Center, DOJ Appeals

7/1/2026

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A federal judge ordered removal of U.S. President Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center, prompting DOJ lawyers to seek an emergency stay.
Kennedy Center staff face layoffs and union disputes while staffing remains unclear after the name removal.
The center reported that nearly half of its tickets were unsold by October, threatening revenue despite raising over $100 million in donations under Trump.

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A federal judge ordered removal of U.S. President Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center, prompting DOJ lawyers to seek an emergency stay.
Kennedy Center staff face layoffs and union disputes while staffing remains unclear after the name removal.
The center reported that nearly half of its tickets were unsold by October, threatening revenue despite raising over $100 million in donations under Trump.