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Court Asked to Block Kennedy Center From Restoring Trump's Name

Rep. Joyce Beatty filed an emergency request to block the Kennedy Center from restoring President Trump's name, while the center told the court it would not do so before Sept. 8.

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 19, 2026, 7:09 a.m. ETUpdated Aug 27, 2026, 2:20 p.m. ET
Rep. Joyce Beatty has filed an emergency request asking a federal court to block the Kennedy Center from returning President Trump's name to the building, according to NBC Washington. The request, described as a in a case, alleges that the board's actions amounted to "clear violations" of an earlier court order. The case is in district court, and the Kennedy Center is named as a respondent. However, the Kennedy Center told a federal court it would not attempt to return President Donald Trump's name to the building's facade before at least Sept. 8, according to NBC Washington. The proceeding stage is disputed: NBC Washington reports it as both and . The matter remains open; no ruling has been issued on the request.

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  1. Version 227 Aug 2026, 18:20current

    Added the Kennedy Center's commitment not to restore the name before Sept. 8 and clarified the conflicting proceeding stage.

  2. Version 122 Aug 2026, 11:45

    First published.

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