Kennedy Center removes Trump name following court order
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The name of Donald Trump has been removed from the facade of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The removal followed a court-ordered deadline in June, and the site is currently covered by a tarp.
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The name of former President Donald Trump has been removed from the exterior of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. According to reports from NBC News, this action follows a court order that required the removal of the signage to be completed by June 12.
Site status and reporting
Since the removal was completed, a tarp has been used to shield the section of the building from public view, according to NBC News. This coverage confirms that while the name is no longer visible on the facade, the area remains obscured from the public eye.
Documentation by activist groups
The Hill reports that photographs documenting the removal were obtained by an activist group known as Hands Off the Arts. These images were featured in a report by The Washington Post and show the specific section of the building where the name was previously displayed. Both outlets confirm that the physical removal has taken place, though the current appearance of the facade is obscured by the mentioned covering.