Kennedy Center Board Votes to Add Trump’s Name to Facade, Overrides Prior Ruling
The Kennedy Center board has voted to add President Donald Trump's name to the facade of the performing arts venue, despite a previous court ruling that declared the prior addition of his name illegal and ordered its removal. This decision…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 13, 2026 —
The board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has voted to include President Donald Trump’s name on the venue’s facade. This decision comes despite a prior court ruling that had deemed the initial addition of his name to be illegal and mandated its removal.
The recent vote by the Kennedy Center board also permits a two-year closure of the building. This closure was previously a point of contention, with a judge having issued an order that blocked such a move.
Further details regarding the specifics of the name addition, the circumstances leading to the board’s decision, and the implications of the approved building closure were not immediately available.
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