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A judge ordered Trump's name removed from the Kennedy Center. Here's a look back at the history behind the landmark.

All Content from Business Insider·Talia Lakritz,Aditi Bharade·3 days ago
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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, which was renamed The Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts, in Washington, DC. Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images President Donald Trump's efforts to name the Kennedy Center after himself and close the performing arts space for renovations were blocked by a federal judge on Friday. Since the Kennedy Center was created by Congress, changing its name requires congressional approval, the judge ruled. In December 2025, the Center's Trump-appointed board voted to rename the Kennedy Center to the Trump Kennedy Center, reflecting the president's broader effort to exert influence over Washington's cultural institutions. It happened despite lingering questions about its legality. The new signage read "The Donald J. Trump and The John F.…

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