Kennedy Center Board Votes to Reinstate Trump Name, Plans Two-Year Renovation
The Kennedy Center's board has voted to restore President Trump's name to the building and close it for two years for renovations. This decision challenges a federal judge's order that had removed Trump's name and blocked the extensive closure, citing…
Pittsburgh, PA, August 13, 2026 —
The board of directors at the Kennedy Center has reportedly voted to reinstate President Trump’s name on the building. In addition to this decision, the board also approved a plan to close the venue for a two-year period to undergo renovations.
This move by the Kennedy Center’s board directly confronts a previous order issued by a federal judge. The judge’s ruling had not only called for the removal of Trump’s name but also prohibited the extensive two-year closure. The judge’s initial decision was based on concerns regarding the due diligence process and the overall legality of the actions taken prior to the ruling.
The specifics regarding the timeline for the name restoration and the commencement of renovations were not immediately available. Further details concerning the scope of the planned renovations and the justification for the two-year closure were also not provided.
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