Suit asks court to force Trump administration to use 'The Kennedy Center' name

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by Anastasia Tsioulcas
March 26, 2026
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Lawsuit challenges Trump administration and Kennedy Center board over facility's official name.

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A lawsuit is challenging President Trump and the Kennedy Center's board over the facility's name, with the motion seeking to force them to use "The Kennedy Center" instead of their preferred "The Trump Kennedy Center." The suit names Trump and the Center's board as defendants in the dispute over the naming change. The case will determine whether the complex must revert to its original designation or can remain under the new Trump-affiliated name.

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A court case is underway to determine whether the Kennedy Center must revert to its original name or can remain under the Trump-affiliated designation.

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