Federal judge blocks closure of Kennedy Center, says Trump name must be dropped

May 30, 2026 - 00:00
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Federal judge blocks closure of Kennedy Center, says Trump name must be dropped
Workers are seen adding U.S. President Donald Trump's name to the Kennedy Center's exterior, in December 2025.

A U.S. federal judge ruled Friday that U.S. President Donald Trump's name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing the cultural and arts venue for major renovations — the latest legal setback for Trump's efforts to leave his personal mark on the landscape of the nation's capital.