Kennedy Center Loses Case Against Musician Who Canceled Over Trump Naming Dispute

New York Times Saturday 06 June 2026, 22:26 UTC By Mark Walker 1 min read

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A federal judge threw out a lawsuit filed by the John F. Kennedy Center against a jazz musician who canceled a Christmas Eve performance.

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Kennedy Center Loses Case Against Musician Who Canceled Over Trump Naming Dispute

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