Beatty seeks court block on adding Trump's name to Kennedy Center
Representative Joyce Beatty has asked a federal court to stop the Kennedy Center from reinstating Trump’s name on one of its buildings, signaling a legal challenge over the renaming.*
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Federal Judge Denies Stay, Trump’s Name Must Come Off Kennedy Center
A federal judge rejected the Trump administration’s bid to stay a May 29 order mandating the removal of President Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center facade, meaning the center cannot remain renamed the Trump Kennedy Center while appeals are pursued. Judge Christopher Cooper said the defendants failed to show they’re likely to win on the merits and that a stay wouldn’t serve the public interest. The D.C. Circuit has not yet ruled on a stay, and Rep. Joyce Beatty’s lawsuit argues Congress alone can change the center’s name, which is preserved by the Kennedy Center’s organic statute.
Trump-Backed Kennedy Center Board Approves Two-Year Renovation Shutdown
Trump-installed Kennedy Center board unanimously approved a two-year closure for renovations, saying the shutdown will speed up critical work on HVAC, electrical, and structural systems, with new seating and marble already purchased. The vote drew opposition from ex-officio lawmakers and Rep. Joyce Beatty, who is pursuing a federal lawsuit over process and voting rights. The plan could affect about 75–175 employees and comes as Trump reshapes the center’s leadership and funding.