Kennedy Center board to appeal order striking Trump’s name from building

Published June 11, 2026 9:43pm ET | Updated June 12, 2026 11:15am ET



The Kennedy Center‘s board of trustees voted on Thursday to appeal an Obama-appointed federal judge’s order that requires President Donald Trump‘s name to be removed from the performing arts building by Friday.

The board vote came one day before all references to Trump in the Kennedy Center’s signage, digital materials, and branding were supposed to be taken down, as ruled by U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper late last month. The appeal is expected to be filed on Friday as Cooper’s order takes effect, CNN reported.

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