Lawmakers push to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center
Efforts are underway to legally remove President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center after it was added by his supporters. This includes a lawsuit and congressional measures addressing compliance with federal laws.
Federal lawsuit filed by Rep. Joyce Beatty
Two bills introduced in Congress
Trump's name added in December 2025
Critics argue it violates federal law
Rep. McClain Delaney's bill targets center's name
Congress designated center as JFK's memorial
Costs of name change are unknown
Response from Trump expected by February
The Kennedy Center is facing legal and legislative challenges after President Trump’s name was added to it. A federal lawsuit and two congressional bills aim to remove his name from the venue.
Details on the Federal Lawsuit
Rep. Joyce Beatty, a trustee of the Kennedy Center, filed a lawsuit claiming the board illegally voted to add Trump’s name. The suit seeks to affirm the center’s official name and declare the board’s vote invalid.
Beatty noted that Congress had designated the Kennedy Center as a memorial to JFK, stating that changing its name must be legally executed by Congress, not the President or his allies.
Congressional Actions Against the Name Change
In addition to Beatty’s lawsuit, two Democratic Congress members have introduced bills to remove Trump’s name. One bill requires the Kennedy Center to use only its official name.
Rep. McClain Delaney criticized the renaming, stating it reflects an authoritarian mindset. Another resolution seeks to formally identify the name change as a violation of federal law.
Concerns and Responses to the Name Change
Critics of the renaming argue it undermines the legacy of JFK. They emphasize the need for congressional approval for such changes, stressing its significance as a national memorial.
Costs related to the name change are still uncertain, but supporters of Trump claim he helped improve the center after years of neglect. A response from the Trump administration is anticipated by the end of February.
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