Trump Kennedy Center
Coverage of Trump Kennedy Center in the Nexus archive.
- Kennedy Center facade blocked from public view by tarp after Trump’s name removed
The facade of the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., is covered by a tarp after President Donald Trump's name was removed following a court order. The tarp remains in place during maintenance work, as legal challenges and court decisions continue regarding Trump's involvement with the center's governance and name.
- Trump's name removed from Washington arts center
Workers removed President Donald Trump’s name from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington after a federal judge ruled the renaming unlawful. The Kennedy Center’s executive director confirmed the removal of all physical signage containing Trump’s name, following a court order stating only Congress can rename the venue.
- Kennedy Center board seeks pause of ruling ordering removal of Trump’s name by Friday deadline
The Kennedy Center board, appointed by President Trump, is seeking a court stay to prevent the removal of Trump's name from the institution's facade by a Friday deadline. A U.S. District Judge ruled Trump's name was illegally added and must be removed by Friday, but the board filed a formal request for a pause in the ruling. The dispute follows a lawsuit by Rep. Joyce Beatty, who argues the name change requires congressional approval.
- Kennedy Center removes Trump’s name from its website after US judge’s order
The Kennedy Center removed Trump’s name from its website following a US district judge’s order. The removal occurred days before a deadline set by the center’s general counsel to eliminate all references to the president by June 12.
- Trump rages over fed judge who ordered his name off Trump Kennedy Center after intimate connection to Biden revealed
President Trump attacked a federal judge who ruled that his administration must remove his name from the Trump Kennedy Center after a report revealed the judge’s wife works as President Joe Biden’s personal lawyer.
- 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.
- White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting sharpens focus on Trump’s ballroom construction proposal
A shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner has reignited attention on President Donald Trump's proposal to build a secure ballroom at the White House, which he claims would enhance safety. The incident, which injured a Secret Service agent, has drawn criticism over the current venue's security and sparked legal challenges to the ballroom project. Trump also highlighted other White House-related projects, including the Trump Kennedy Center renovation and a new monument inspired by the Arc de Triomphe.
- White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting sharpens focus on Trump’s ballroom construction proposal
A shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday has intensified scrutiny of President Trump's proposal to build a secure ballroom at the White House, which he claims would enhance safety. The incident, which injured a Secret Service agent, has drawn attention to legal challenges against the $250 million project, criticized for bypassing required approvals. Trump and allies argue the ballroom, funded by private donors, is a necessary security upgrade, while critics question its cost and preservation concerns.
- Video exposes disrepair lurking beneath Trump Kennedy Center as $257M renovation looms
The Trump Kennedy Center is undergoing a $257 million renovation due to severe structural issues, including peeling concrete, rusted infrastructure, and safety risks. Political debates surround the proposed two-year closure, with Rep. Joyce Beatty opposing the rushed timeline despite acknowledging the need for repairs.
- Video exposes disrepair lurking beneath Trump Kennedy Center as $257M renovation looms
The Trump Kennedy Center faces severe disrepair, including peeling concrete, rusted infrastructure, and safety risks, prompting a $257 million renovation. Officials warn of potential dangers without repairs, while Democrats like Rep. Joyce Beatty oppose the rushed closure plan.