Kennedy Center Seeks Extension to Remove Trump's Name From Facade After Thunderstorms Delay Work
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Summary
The Kennedy Center is in the process of removing Donald Trump's name from its facade following a court order. After a midnight deadline passed, Justice Department attorneys requested a 12-hour extension due to thunderstorms that delayed scaffolding construction. Crews are expected to remove the words "The Donald J. Trump And" from the building, restoring the center's original designation.
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· 3 pulledThe Kennedy Center said that it will remove Donald Trump's name from the facade of the arts complex — but that may not happen until early Saturday morning.
Justice Department attorneys asked a judge for a 12-hour extension of time, saying that thunderstorms earlier in the evening delayed the construction of scaffolding so crews could begin the process of removing the letters.
With the center's appeals exhausted, crews are expected to take down the words 'The Donald J. Trump And,' leaving the center with its original designation: 'The Joh'
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