Judge Halts Kennedy Center Naming
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A judge halted planned renovations at Washington’s Kennedy Center after the White House insisted the facility display President Trump’s name, igniting a legal and public controversy.
Trump just shut down the Kennedy Center for “renovations” after a federal judge blocked him from putting his name on the building.
Why is he so obsessed with taking over cultural institutions and the arts?
It’s all part of his attack on the American mind. Watch.
Why is he so obsessed with taking over cultural institutions and the arts?
It’s all part of his attack on the American mind. Watch.
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September 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Trump just shut down the Kennedy Center for “renovations” after a federal judge blocked him from putting his name on the building.
Why is he so obsessed with taking over cultural institutions and the arts?
It’s all part of his attack on the American mind. Watch.
Why is he so obsessed with taking over cultural institutions and the arts?
It’s all part of his attack on the American mind. Watch.
by Anna O. Law
I wouldn't call this "fights back." I'd call it administrative and fiscal sabotage and ignoring a court order.
Breaking News: President Trump said he would cancel a $257 million renovation of the Kennedy Center if his name wasn’t added to the building.
Trump Fights Back After Judge Says Name Must Stay Off Kennedy Center
President Trump threatened to cancel a $257 million renovation of the performing arts venue if the judge’s ban was not overturned.
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September 16, 2026 at 1:06 PM
I wouldn't call this "fights back." I'd call it administrative and fiscal sabotage and ignoring a court order.
I do wonder why they can’t just agree to put a giant golden Trump sign over the top, with a clear view to pulling it down as soon as he is gone (one way or another).
Trump says Kennedy Center renovation depends on whether his name is on it ft.trib.al/mFMrwT2
Trump says Kennedy Center renovation depends on whether his name is on it
President’s vow comes after a federal judge rejects effort to rename building
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September 16, 2026 at 8:25 AM
I do wonder why they can’t just agree to put a giant golden Trump sign over the top, with a clear view to pulling it down as soon as he is gone (one way or another).
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The Trump administration is moving ahead with plans to install signs outside the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History that would warn visitors about what the White House has called ideological bias.
Trump administration moving ahead with signs outside Smithsonian museum
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said about a dozen signs would be installed outside the National Museum of American History warning of curators’ “personal viewpoints.”
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September 16, 2026 at 4:34 PM
The Trump administration is moving ahead with plans to install signs outside the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History that would warn visitors about what the White House has called ideological bias.
Darline Graham Nordone supports all the insanity that Trump is doing at the Kennedy Center. @drannieandrews.com doesn't.
Emergency Hearing Sought Over Kennedy Center Closure
After a Democratic lawmaker asked a judge to consider whether the move violates a previous court order, center officials clarified that the closure was intended to last seven days.
After a Democratic lawmaker asked a judge to consider whether the move violates a previous court order, center officials clarified that the closure was intended to last seven days.
Emergency Hearing Sought Over Kennedy Center Closure (Gift Article)
Lawyers for Representative Joyce Beatty, a Democrat who is suing the center, has asked a federal judge to consider whether the closure violates a previous court order.
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September 16, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Darline Graham Nordone supports all the insanity that Trump is doing at the Kennedy Center. @drannieandrews.com doesn't.
by Victor Asal
Kennedy Center closes as Trump threatens to stop repairs over naming fight
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Kennedy Center closes as Trump threatens to stop repairs over naming fight
In a chaotic day, leaders closed down the main building hours after a judge blocked another attempt to return President Trump’s name to the center.
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September 16, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Kennedy Center closes as Trump threatens to stop repairs over naming fight
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giving Trump credit… “Trumptowns” and “Straight of Trump-screw-up”https://www.washingtonsun.com/perspectives/dana-milbank-these-disasters-have-trumps-name-all-over-them
Dana Milbank: Sorry About the Kennedy Center, Mr. President. But There’s Still the Donald J. Trump Bestiality Waiver.
For a self-obsessed president, the naming opportunities abound.
www.washingtonsun.com
September 16, 2026 at 2:45 PM
giving Trump credit… “Trumptowns” and “Straight of Trump-screw-up”https://www.washingtonsun.com/perspectives/dana-milbank-these-disasters-have-trumps-name-all-over-them
Step 1: target an institution that is doing well
Step 2: destroy it
Step 3: claim you are the only one who can save it
Step 4: somehow make things worse
Step 5: pocked money, walk away, disavow any responsibility
Repeat over & over for 80+ years ...
Step 2: destroy it
Step 3: claim you are the only one who can save it
Step 4: somehow make things worse
Step 5: pocked money, walk away, disavow any responsibility
Repeat over & over for 80+ years ...
and there it is -- Trump says that if the Supreme Court doesn't allow him to put his name on the Kennedy Center then it will close down for good
September 16, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Step 1: target an institution that is doing well
Step 2: destroy it
Step 3: claim you are the only one who can save it
Step 4: somehow make things worse
Step 5: pocked money, walk away, disavow any responsibility
Repeat over & over for 80+ years ...
Step 2: destroy it
Step 3: claim you are the only one who can save it
Step 4: somehow make things worse
Step 5: pocked money, walk away, disavow any responsibility
Repeat over & over for 80+ years ...
Kennedy Center to close for two years because Petulant President cannot get his name on the building www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news...
Kennedy Center to close for two years as Trump says renovation hinges on his name
The Kennedy Center board voted to immediately close the main building for a two-year renovation, hours after a federal judge blocked efforts to put President Trump’s name on the building. NBC News’ Ha...
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September 16, 2026 at 7:34 AM
Kennedy Center to close for two years because Petulant President cannot get his name on the building www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news...
Trump says Kennedy Center renovation depends on whether his name is on it ft.trib.al/mFMrwT2
Trump says Kennedy Center renovation depends on whether his name is on it
President’s vow comes after a federal judge rejects effort to rename building
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September 16, 2026 at 7:48 AM
Trump says Kennedy Center renovation depends on whether his name is on it ft.trib.al/mFMrwT2
“If I can’t have my name on it, it should shut down.”
BREAKING:
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kennedy Center board votes to close over financial woes, Trump branding dispute, AP sources say.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kennedy Center board votes to close over financial woes, Trump branding dispute, AP sources say.
September 16, 2026 at 12:56 PM
“If I can’t have my name on it, it should shut down.”
Kennedy Center Closes Its Doors Despite a Judge’s Order after Petulant President has tantrum
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Kennedy Center Closes Its Doors Despite a Judge’s Order
The announcement came after President Trump said he would cancel a $257 million renovation of the venue if his name is not returned to the building.
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September 16, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Kennedy Center Closes Its Doors Despite a Judge’s Order after Petulant President has tantrum
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Reposted by Rosemary A. Joyce
lol -- Rep. Beatty says Trump is blatantly lying about the language that Kennedy Center board members actually voted for today, and adds that the Center it's actually open
September 16, 2026 at 1:36 AM
lol -- Rep. Beatty says Trump is blatantly lying about the language that Kennedy Center board members actually voted for today, and adds that the Center it's actually open
Reposted by Alan Richardson
Kennedy Center was in such dire shape when Trump took office the only solution was to appoint a board of cronies and crony spouses who have absolutely no experience with a major arts institution.
September 16, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Kennedy Center was in such dire shape when Trump took office the only solution was to appoint a board of cronies and crony spouses who have absolutely no experience with a major arts institution.