Beatty files emergency request to stop Trump's name from returning to Kennedy Center

Joyce Beatty, a Democratic representative from Ohio, asked a federal judge to stop the Kennedy Center trustees from putting President Trump's name up in three places at the arts complex.

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NPRLean Left· Aug 21, 2026

Beatty files emergency request to stop Trump's name from returning to Kennedy Center

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ForbesCenter· Aug 21, 2026

Judge Asked To Block Kennedy Center From Inscribing Trump’s Name

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Washington ExaminerRight· Aug 21, 2026

Joyce Beatty files emergency order stopping Trump’s name from going back on Kennedy Center

New York PostLean Right· Aug 21, 2026

Democratic lawmaker files emergency motion to keep Trump’s name off Kennedy Center

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