Kennedy Center Trump Name Removal Legal Battle
A legal dispute over the removal of Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center's website following a court ruling.
May 2026
Charles Matthew Floca files declaration in D.C. court
Charles Matthew Floca, the executive director of the Kennedy Center, filed a declaration in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Floca argued that the institution's funding is linked to President Donald Trump. He stated that the President had committed to raise $150 billion for the Center.
Source ↗Floca cites Trump's fundraising connection
In his filing, Floca cited that President Trump's fundraising efforts for the Center involved tens of millions of dollars already raised. He further noted Trump's commitment to raise $150 billion from private donors over two years.
Source ↗Executive director files declaration in D.C. court
Charles Matthew Floca, the center’s executive director, filed a declaration in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. He argued that the center’s funding is linked to President Donald Trump.
Source ↗Judge orders removal of Trump name from Kennedy Center
U.S. District Court Judge Christopher Cooper issued an opinion ordering the removal of Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The order required taking down signage and stripping the name from other materials.
Source ↗Judge blocks Trump from renaming Kennedy Center
District Judge Christopher Cooper issued an injunction blocking Donald Trump from renaming the Kennedy Center the “Trump-Kennedy Center.” The judge stated that only Congress can change the name, as established by law.
Source ↗June 2026
Kennedy Center removes Trump name from website following judge's order
The Kennedy Center removed references to 'Trump Kennedy Center' from its website. This action followed an order issued by a US district judge. The removal was noted as being completed by Monday.
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