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July 8, 2026
Appeals Court Rules Trump's Name Must Stay Off Kennedy Center During Appeal
- A three-judge panel has denied the Kennedy Center's board's request to restore President Trump's name during the appeal process.
- The judges ruled that the board failed to demonstrate how removing Trump's name would cause irreparable harm to their fundraising efforts.
- U.S. Rep. Joyce Beatty, who filed the lawsuit, stated that Trump's name no longer desecrates the memorial, emphasizing compliance with the law.
6 Sources
- Trump loses latest appeals court bid to restore his name to Kennedy CenterJul 8, 2026 at 4:28 PM · CNBC
- Court again knocks down Trump’s demand for his name to go back on the Kennedy CenterJul 8, 2026 at 4:40 PM · CNN
- US court says Trump name must stay off Kennedy Center during appealJul 8, 2026 at 4:45 PM · The Guardian
- Appeals court denies President Trump's request to halt removing his name from the Kennedy CenterJul 8, 2026 at 5:21 PM · NPR
- Appeals court denies Trump's bid to pause Kennedy Center name removal while appeal plays outJul 8, 2026 at 7:18 PM · The Hill
- Trump’s name must stay off Kennedy Center during appeal, judges ruleJul 8, 2026 at 7:42 PM · Independent