Denver, CO, August 19, 2026 —

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has informed a federal court that it will not remove President Donald Trump’s name from the building’s facade before September 8. The decision comes amid ongoing legal disputes surrounding the naming.

Opponents of the naming have raised concerns, claiming that the current board, perceived as aligned with Trump, intends to defy a previous court order mandating the removal of the name. However, the Kennedy Center stated that the delay is intended to allow for legal arguments to be presented.

This situation follows a recent board meeting where a resolution was passed to name the plaza after Trump. The same resolution also included provisions to add his name to the building’s facade. Additionally, a separate vote during the meeting was held to close the venue for a period of two years for renovations.

The specific details regarding the resolution, including the exact wording and the timeline for the plaza naming, were not provided. The exact nature of the legal disputes and the previous court order were also not detailed. The contractor responsible for the potential removal or alteration of the name was not specified. The outcome of any further legal proceedings or inspections related to these decisions remains to be seen.



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