Kennedy Center still committed to recognizing Trump while adhering to order to remove his name

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The Kennedy Center emphasized that it remains committed to recognizing President Donald Trump while facing a court order mandating the institution reverse a name change honoring the president.

A federal court handed down a decision in late May, ruling that Trump’s name must be removed from the Kennedy Center within two weeks, after his name was added to the title in December. Kennedy Center leadership responded that it would comply with the court order but still seek to recognize Trump.

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