Judges deny request to return Trump’s name to Kennedy Center pending an appeal

President Trump's name will stay off the Kennedy Center for now after a federal appeals court rejected a request to restore it.

37 across the spectrum. Choose a side on the bar to jump to it.

National story. 42 articles from 41 sources. 37 are on the bar; 4 are international, entertainment or tech outlets, listed separately. Updated Jul 10, 2026.

Part of Trump's takeover of the Kennedy Center

How each side is putting it

Left

9 sources
Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· Jul 9, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

US court says Trump name must stay off Kennedy Center during appeal

Ran by 17 outlets across the spectrum· PBS NewsHour, Philadelphia Inquirer, +3 more
PBS NewsHourLean Left· Jul 8, 2026

Judges deny request to return Trump's name to Kennedy Center pending an appeal

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 8, 2026

Judges deny request to return Trump's name to Kennedy Center pending an appeal

The Boston GlobeLean Left· Jul 8, 2026

Judges deny request to return Trump’s name to Kennedy Center pending an appeal

Seattle TimesLean Left· Jul 8, 2026

Judges deny request to return Trump’s name to Kennedy Center pending an appeal

Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· Jul 8, 2026

Judges deny request to return Trump’s name to Kennedy Center pending an appeal

ABC NewsLean Left· Jul 8, 2026

Appeals court denies Trump's request to halt removal of his name from Kennedy Center

NPRLean Left· Jul 8, 2026

Appeals court denies President Trump's request to halt removing his name from the Kennedy Center

WashingtonianLeft· Jul 8, 2026

Court Denies Trump’s Attempt to Reinstall His Name on Kennedy Center

Center

18 sources
UPICenter· Jul 8, 2026

Federal appeals court: Trump’s name stays off Kennedy Center

The HillCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Appeals court denies Trump's bid to pause Kennedy Center name removal while appeal plays out

Ran by 17 outlets across the spectrum· FOX 8 Cleveland, WMUR, +5 more
FOX 8 ClevelandCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Judges deny request to return Trump's name to Kennedy Center pending an appeal

WMURCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Judges deny request to return Trump's name to Kennedy Center pending an appeal

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Judges deny request to return Trump's name to Kennedy Center pending an appeal

WTOP Washington DCCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Judges deny request to return Trump’s name to Kennedy Center pending an appeal

The RepublicCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Judges deny request to return Trump’s name to Kennedy Center pending an appeal

WDIO DuluthCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Judges deny request to return Trump’s name to Kennedy Center pending an appeal

KOB 4Center· Jul 8, 2026

Judges deny request to return Trump’s name to Kennedy Center pending an appeal

Ran by 8 outlets· KESQ Palm Springs, KRDO, +6 more
KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Court again knocks down Trump’s demand for his name to go back on the Kennedy Center

KRDOCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Court again knocks down Trump’s demand for his name to go back on the Kennedy Center

KTVZ BendCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Court again knocks down Trump’s demand for his name to go back on the Kennedy Center

KVIA El PasoCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Court again knocks down Trump’s demand for his name to go back on the Kennedy Center

ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Court again knocks down Trump’s demand for his name to go back on the Kennedy Center

Local News 8Center· Jul 8, 2026

Court again knocks down Trump’s demand for his name to go back on the Kennedy Center

KEYT Santa BarbaraCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Court again knocks down Trump’s demand for his name to go back on the Kennedy Center

KION Central CoastCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Court again knocks down Trump’s demand for his name to go back on the Kennedy Center

ForbesCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Kennedy Center Can’t Delay Removing Trump's Name, Court Says

Right

10 sources
Christian News AlertsRight· Jul 10, 2026

D.C. Circuit refuses to restore Trump's name to Kennedy Center, citing lack of evidence

Ran by 2 outlets· Denver Gazette, Washington Examiner
Denver GazetteLean Right· Jul 8, 2026

Appeals court declines to restore Trump’s name on Kennedy Center

Washington ExaminerRight· Jul 8, 2026

Appeals court declines to restore Trump’s name on Kennedy Center

Ran by 17 outlets across the spectrum· Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jonesboro Sun, +3 more
Las Vegas Review-JournalLean Right· Jul 8, 2026

Judges deny request to return Trump’s name to Kennedy Center pending an appeal

Jonesboro SunLean Right· Jul 8, 2026

Judges deny request to return Trump's name to Kennedy Center pending an appeal

Winchester StarLean Right· Jul 8, 2026

Judges deny request to return Trump's name to Kennedy Center pending an appeal

Green Field ReporterLean Right· Jul 8, 2026

Judges deny request to return Trump’s name to Kennedy Center pending an appeal

Daily JournalLean Right· Jul 8, 2026

Judges deny request to return Trump’s name to Kennedy Center pending an appeal

Washington TimesLean Right· Jul 8, 2026

Appeals Court rejects Trump's last-ditch bid to keep his name on the Kennedy Center

Just the NewsLean Right· Jul 8, 2026

Appeals court declines to restore Trump name to Kennedy Center pending appeal

Other outlets

International, entertainment and tech outlets, by their rating. Not counted in the bar above. How we count coverage

Left

4 articles
Al JazeeraLean Left· Jul 9, 2026

US court rules that Trump’s name must stay off Kennedy Center during appeal

VarietyLean Left· Jul 8, 2026

Donald Trump Loses Bid to Restore His Name to Kennedy Center; Court Says Claiming It Would Suffer ‘Financial Decline’ Without Trump Name Is Unsupported by Facts

The GuardianLean Left· Jul 8, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

US court says Trump name must stay off Kennedy Center during appeal

DeadlineLean Left· Jul 8, 2026

Judges Reject Effort To Reinstate Trump’s Name To Kennedy Center As Its Board Pursues Appeal

Center

0 articles

None

Right

0 articles

None