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Trump Allies Vote to Add Trump Name to Kennedy Center

8/27/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s allies voted Aug 13 to add his name to Kennedy Center facade, renaming grounds.
Trump’s lawyers acknowledged the addition may have irrevocably damaged the Kennedy Center’s marble facade.
Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH) filed an emergency injunction alleging the administration defied the May judge’s ruling.
The May judge ruled only Congress can change the Kennedy Center’s name.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s allies voted Aug 13 to add his name to Kennedy Center facade, renaming grounds.
Trump’s lawyers acknowledged the addition may have irrevocably damaged the Kennedy Center’s marble facade.
Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH) filed an emergency injunction alleging the administration defied the May judge’s ruling.
The May judge ruled only Congress can change the Kennedy Center’s name.