Kennedy Center Board of Trustees
Coverage of Kennedy Center Board of Trustees in the Nexus archive.
- Kennedy Center board appeals order to remove Trump’s name from building
The Kennedy Center board of trustees appealed a federal judge’s order to remove President Trump’s name from the exterior of the building just ahead of the judge’s deadline. The board also voted to stay U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper’s order on Thursday.
- Kennedy Center board to appeal judge's order to remove Trump's name
The Kennedy Center board plans to appeal a judge's order requiring the removal of President Trump's name from the performing arts center. The board, appointed by Trump, voted to pursue the appeal before the deadline set by U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper, who ruled the renaming effort exceeded the board's authority.
- Federal judge orders Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center, says only Congress can rename it
A federal judge ordered President Trump's name removed from the Kennedy Center, ruling only Congress can rename it. The Kennedy Center Board of Trustees plans to appeal after renaming it the 'Trump-Kennedy Center' in December following a $257 million funding approval.
- Federal judge orders Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center, says only Congress can rename it
A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump's name cannot remain on the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, stating the venue can only be renamed by Congress. The Kennedy Center Board of Trustees had unilaterally renamed the center to 'Trump-Kennedy Center,' but the judge determined this exceeded their authority. The Trump administration must remove all physical signage and references to the name, and the board plans to appeal the decision.