Kennedy Center votes to put Trump’s name back on building and close for renovations
The Kennedy Center's board voted to partially close the performing arts building for renovations and add President Trump's name to its facade. Trump's allies on the board initiated these changes, which reportedly conflict with a judge's order. The decision has made the Kennedy Center a focal point in debates about presidential power.
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24 sourcesA federal court already ruled on this — so why is Trump still pushing to rename the Kennedy Center?
Trump’s Handpicked Kennedy Center Board Tries to Put His Name Back on Building
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42 sourcesRep. Joyce Beatty says Trump was on call where board voted to put his name back on Kennedy Center
Kennedy Center board votes to close for renovations and add President Trump’s name
New effort to add Trump's name on outside of Kennedy Center could face legal challenges
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12 sourcesJim Acosta peeved over Kennedy Center workaround restoring Trump name; wants board, work crew jailed
Kennedy Center board votes to put Trump's name back on building
Kennedy Center board votes to return Trump’s name to venue’s facade
Kennedy Center Board Restoring Trump's Name to Building in Move Sure to Frustrate Judge Who Ordered It Removed
Kennedy Center board finds way to get Trump’s name on venue despite pesky Obama judge
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4 articlesKennedy Center votes to restore Trump’s name to venue, close for two years
Kennedy Center board approves Trump name on facade, renovation plan
Kennedy Center board votes again to renovate building and inscribe Trump’s name on it – report
Trump-Controlled Kennedy Center Board Votes Again To Close Main Performing Arts Complex For Renovations
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3 developments- Aug 12Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump's name and close for 2 years
- Aug 13Kennedy Center board votes to partially close arts center during renovations and add Trump’s name to the building again
- Aug 14New effort to add Trump's name on outside of Kennedy Center could face legal challenges
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Quiet for 64 daysLast development · Aug 14 — New effort to add Trump's name on outside of Kennedy Center could face legal challenges