On May 29, 2026, a federal judge issued a ruling that blocks the plans to rename and close the Kennedy Center, a prominent cultural institution in the nation’s capital.
This decision comes amidst proposals that sought to add Donald Trump's name to the center and initiate a two-year renovation period, which had stirred public debate.
The ruling raises questions about the future of the Kennedy Center and any subsequent proposals regarding its management and identity.
Updates
Update at 09:01 UTC on 2026-05-30
France 24 reported A judge has revoked the Kennedy Memorial Center board's decision to add Donald Trump's name to the institution, and close for 2 years of intense renovations. The President reacted in a lengthy tirade on his platform Truth Social, and angril.
Sources: France 24