Kennedy Center Reverts Trump Name | California News

The Kennedy Center board, heavily influenced by Trump’s appointments, voted to re-add his name to the building’s facade and close it for two years — a move that directly defies a federal judge’s prior ruling blocking such changes. The surprise decision, not on the original agenda, drew sharp criticism from Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, who filed the lawsuit and called it a blatant disregard for the court. Trump himself joined the virtual meeting, touting renovations and criticizing the garage as “falling apart,” while the White House hailed his leadership. The judge had already rejected both the renaming and closure plans, warning the board of legal consequences — and the metallic Trump letters were removed just months ago after an appeals court declined to intervene. 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/6ad1a9a4709fcd14