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June 8, 2026
Kennedy Center Complies with Court Order to Remove Trump's Name from Website
- The Kennedy Center has removed Donald Trump's name from its website as ordered by a federal judge, but his name remains on the building for now.
- The general counsel has instructed staff to update all branding and documentation by June 12, 2026, including email signatures and letterhead.
- The court ruling emphasized that only Congress can change the Kennedy Center's name, which must honor President John F. Kennedy.
4 Sources
- Kennedy Center removes Trump’s name from its website after US judge’s orderJun 8, 2026 at 4:53 PM · The Guardian
- Trump’s name removed from Kennedy Center website brandingJun 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM · CNN
- Kennedy Center has removed Trump’s name from its website, but it still remains on the buildingJun 9, 2026 at 9:08 AM · Independent
- Kennedy Center removes Trump name from website, YouTube pageJun 9, 2026 at 2:28 PM · The Hill