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June 12, 2026
Kennedy Center Seeks Extension for Removal of Trump's Name Amid Court Order
- The Kennedy Center missed a midnight deadline to remove Trump's name due to thunderstorms, requesting a 12-hour extension until noon on June 13, 2026.
- The D.C. Circuit Court denied the Trump administration's request for a stay on the removal order, emphasizing the public interest in compliance with the ruling.
- U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper previously ruled that only Congress can change the Kennedy Center's name, rejecting claims of irreparable harm from the Trump administration.
6 Sources
- Judge won't halt deadline to take Trump's name off Kennedy CenterJun 12, 2026 at 7:08 PM · The Hill
- Trump's name remains on Kennedy Center as appeals court weighs emergency requestJun 12, 2026 at 9:39 PM · Fox News
- Kennedy Center must remove Trump’s name tonight, appeals court rulesJun 12, 2026 at 11:28 PM · CNN
- Appeals panel denies last-ditch effort to keep Trump’s name on Kennedy CenterJun 12, 2026 at 11:53 PM · The Hill
- Trump news at a glance: president’s name to be removed from Kennedy CenterJun 13, 2026 at 1:25 AM · The Guardian
- Kennedy Center misses deadline to remove Trump's name as government seeks short delayJun 13, 2026 at 6:14 AM · ABC News