Trump Gives Up on Kennedy Center After Judge Orders Name Removed

Trump Gives Up on Kennedy Center After Judge Orders Name Removed

May 30, 2026 · 48 min

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A federal judge blocked the Kennedy Center from closing for renovations and ruled against the addition of President Trump's name to the venue.

A federal judge on Friday blocked the Kennedy Center from temporarily closing its doors for a yearslong renovation and said its board violated the law when it added President Trump’s name to the historic performing arts venue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Host: Laura Coates

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