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US judge orders removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center, blocks closure plan
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The US federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to remove President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center, ruling that renaming the institution requires congressional approval. The judge mandated the removal of all Trump signage and references within two weeks, following a board decision that faced significant backlash.
A US federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to remove President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center. The court ruled that renaming the Washington institution, a memorial to John F. Kennedy, requires congressional approval. The judge mandated the removal of all Trump signage and references within two weeks, following a board decision that faced significant backlash.