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In new filings, Kennedy Center says it won't try to put Trump's name on facade until Sept. 8
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The Kennedy Center said in a court filing that it would not attempt to place former President Donald Trump's name on the building's facade before September 8. Rep. Joyce Beatty's lawyers requested a judge make a rapid ruling on the complex's renovation and entrance tarp. The National Symphony Orchestra announced its 2026–2027 season programming separate from the Kennedy Center.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/19/nx-s1-5937912/kennedy-center-president-trump-name