Federal Judge Orders Trump's Name Removed From Kennedy Center, Blocks Planned Closure
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Summary
A federal judge has ordered Donald Trump's name removed from the Kennedy Center and blocked his planned two-year closure of the venue. The ruling came after Trump announced renaming the center after himself, which led to widespread backlash including cancellations by prominent artists like Philip Glass and Renée Fleming, and the Washington National Opera leaving after 55 years. US District Judge Casey Cooper ruled the board violated the law by adding Trump's name to the Kennedy Center.
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Philip Glass, Renée Fleming, Chuck Redd, and Kristy Lee were among many acts to cancel events at the 'Trump-Kennedy Center,' and the Washington National Opera left the venue after 55 years.
US District Judge Casey Cooper said the board violated the law by adding Trump's name to the Kennedy Center.
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