Kennedy Center Name Battle Continues | Washington DC News

The Kennedy Center’s name saga rages on as a federal judge blocks Trump’s name from being permanently affixed to the building—only Congress can name federal properties—but now the board’s voting again to honor him through an inscription acknowledging renovations during his presidency. The controversy began last year when Trump-aligned trustees tried to put his name above JFK’s, even planning a two-year closure, which was halted by a judge. Public backlash is fierce, with groups like “Hands Off the Arts” and lawmakers calling it disrespectful to JFK’s legacy and politically motivated. Opponents are ramping up pressure, confident this latest move has weaker legal footing. Meanwhile, the building’s facade remains draped in a tarp, with a judge demanding an explanation by July’s end—making the physical structure part of the ongoing battle. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5e39713a1ca51064