Trump's Name Removed from Kennedy Center in Early Morning Hours
In a dramatic turn of events, Donald Trump's name was finally removed from the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts early Saturday morning, hours after a court-ordered deadline that had been challenged by the Trump-appointed board's leadership.The Long Fight Comes to an End
After months of controversy and legal battles, the removal of Trump's name from the Kennedy Center was completed around 3:10 a.m. EST on Saturday. The process had been delayed due to thunderstorms in the D.C. area, but work crews were finally able to complete the task as scheduled.
Rep. Joyce Beatty Celebrates Victory
Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, an ex officio board member who sued to have Trump's name removed, was on hand to witness the removal and celebrated with a video post on Instagram, doing Trump's 'dance' in celebration of the moment. She later confirmed that Trump's name had been successfully removed, saying, 'This is what it looks like when you fight for justice.'
A Long History of Controversy
The Kennedy Center has been at the center of controversy since Trump took office in January 2025. He wielded unprecedented influence on the Center, ousting its leadership and installing handpicked appointees to the board, including himself. Several notable celebrities canceled performances at the venue in protest, and Shonda Rhimes, a former board member, stepped away from her role.
A Court-Ordered Deadline
The court-ordered deadline for removing Trump's name was Friday, but work crews were delayed due to thunderstorms. A representative for the Kennedy Center requested an extension of the deadline to Saturday, one day before Trump's 80th birthday, but a judge rebuffed the request, prompting the removal in the early hours.
The removal of Donald Trump's name from the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts marks a significant victory for those who fought against his influence on the institution. As Rep. Joyce Beatty so aptly put it, 'This is what it looks like when you fight for justice.'
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