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August 19, 2026
Kennedy Center Delays Plans to Restore Trump's Name Until September 8
- The Kennedy Center's board plans to restore Trump's name on the building and rename the grounds to 'President Donald J. Trump Plaza', contingent on a $100 million fund.
- The center will not move forward with the name restoration until after September 8, pending a court ruling.
- Rep. Joyce Beatty's lawsuit claims the board's actions violate legal rulings and could damage the historic facade.
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- Trump's bid to inscribe name on Kennedy Center faces renewed court testAug 19, 2026 at 1:21 PM · Reuters
- Kennedy Center tells court it won't try to restore Trump's name to the building before Sept. 8Aug 19, 2026 at 1:40 PM · Independent
- Judge Is Asked to Block Inscription of Trump’s Name on Kennedy CenterAug 19, 2026 at 3:07 PM · NYT
- Kennedy Center filing reveals Trump's name could be on the building twiceAug 19, 2026 at 5:35 PM · ABC News
- In new filings, Kennedy Center says it won't try to put Trump's name on facade until Sept. 8Aug 19, 2026 at 6:01 PM · NPR
- Kennedy Center delays restoring Trump’s name to front amid legal battleAug 19, 2026 at 8:06 PM · The Hill