Judge Orders Trump's Name Removed from Kennedy Center

A judge has mandated the removal of President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, asserting that it cannot be renamed without congressional approval. This ruling comes amidst Trump's renovation plans for the Washington landmark, which also face legal hurdles.

A U.S. District Judge has issued a directive to remove President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The decision, handed down by Judge Christopher Cooper, specifies that renaming the iconic venue requires an act of Congress.

The ruling emphatically states that the Kennedy Center should formally bear only President John F. Kennedy's name, as originally decreed by Congress. This decision follows legal action initiated by Ohio Democratic Representative Joyce Beatty.

President Trump, who aims to renovate the Kennedy Center, faces multiple legal challenges, including objections to plans for a new ballroom and a monumental arch at the site. The White House declined to comment on the ruling.