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Judge blocks Trump name on Kennedy Center, says board broke law

29 May 2026 15:12

A judge ruled that the Kennedy Center board violated the law by adding Donald Trump's name to the building without congressional approval. - The board overstepped its statutory authority.

- Only Congress can change the name of the Kennedy Center. - The ruling blocks any closure related to the name change.

The decision underscores the legal limits of the board's power and leaves the matter to Congress.

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