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Kennedy Center’s Plan To Inscribe Trump’s Name Called A ‘Breathtaking Act Of Defiance’ In Court

Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, accused the Kennedy Center of playing “chicken with the Court” in a filing challenging the venue’s intent to inscribe President Donald Trump’s name on the building, alleging it violates a prior court order to remove his name.

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Kennedy Center board votes to add Trump's name to the facade of the performing arts buildingThe Kennedy Center board has voted to add President Donald Trump’s name to the facade of the performing arts venue and agreed to move forward with a two-year closure. That word comes from Joyce Beatty, a congresswoman who's a board member, and her lawyers. A Kennedy Center representative didn't immediately respond to a request for comment on Thursday's…
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Kennedy Center risks financial ruin without Trump's name, Justice Department arguesThe Department of Justice argues that if President Donald Trump's name isn't on the Kennedy Center, donor money for renovations will dry up, leading to its closure. This came from a court filing on Monday. The debate over adding Trump's name to the center, meant to honor John F. Kennedy, has been ongoing. The center's Trump-aligned board recently voted…
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