Trump-Kennedy Center
Coverage of Trump-Kennedy Center in the Nexus archive.
- Trump had his name slapped on JFK’s memorial. An Ohio congresswoman fought back and won
Rep. Joyce Beatty won a federal lawsuit blocking the renaming of the Kennedy Center to the Trump-Kennedy Center and halting its closure. A federal judge ordered the removal of Trump's name and reversed the rebranding, which violated a congressional statute.
- Federal judge orders Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center, says only Congress can rename it
A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump's name cannot remain on the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, stating the venue can only be renamed by Congress. The Kennedy Center Board of Trustees had unilaterally renamed the center to 'Trump-Kennedy Center,' but the judge determined this exceeded their authority. The Trump administration must remove all physical signage and references to the name, and the board plans to appeal the decision.
- Bill Maher admits he respects Trump for seeing him as rival, trying to block his award
Comedian Bill Maher expressed mixed feelings about receiving the 2026 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor from the Trump-Kennedy Center, acknowledging that President Donald Trump's reported attempt to block the award felt like an honor. The White House initially denied the award but later confirmed it after discussions, highlighting tensions between Trump and Maher's liberal views.