Kennedy Center board votes to put Trump name on facade despite court order
- Posted on August 13, 2026
- By CNBC
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In brief
The Kennedy Center's board of directors has voted to reinstate Donald Trump's name on the building's facade, reversing a decision made in June following legal action by an Ohio congresswoman. This contentious move reignites debate over the appropriate use of political figures' names on public cultural institutions and the intersection of politics with the arts community.
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Kennedy Center board votes to put Trump name on facade despite court order
President Donald Trump's name was removed from the Washington, D.C., performing arts center in June as the result of a lawsuit by an Ohio congresswoman.
