Saturday, June 13, 2026

THE DISMANTLING OF THE TRUMP PRESIDENCY BEGINS AT KENNEDY CENTER


Pete Kiehart for The New York Times
USA Today

Workers removed President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center on June 13 after a federal judge ruled the renaming illegal, restoring the venue's original title honoring President John F. Kennedy.

After erecting scaffolding late on Friday, workers draped tarps over the temporary structure in the predawn hours and were seen removing letters around 3.10am in an operation that took about 30 minutes.

Key points:

U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled on May 29, 2026 that adding Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center violated the 1964 law establishing the center to honor President John F. Kennedy.

The judge ordered the removal of Trump’s name from official materials and signage within 14 days, setting a deadline of June 12, 2026.

A construction crew began stripping the name from the building’s facade in the early hours of June 13, 2026 after appellate judges denied a stay request from the Justice Department.

The Kennedy Center’s board of trustees voted in December 2025 to rename the venue after Trump, citing his role in securing federal funding for the center’s transformation.

Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, filed the lawsuit that led to the judge’s order, challenging both the rebranding and a proposed two‑year closure for renovations.


29 comments:

Anonymous said...

Yet, the powerful let Trump get away with a bunch of malarkey.

Ralph Twakum said...

Waiting on the Big Beautiful Obituary, like millions of Americans.

ha ha and ho ho

Anonymous said...

Did Trump need a cover to undress his name off the building ? He covered it and was done in the dark , but will be exposed in the light .

Anonymous said...

Its because of democRAT puppet judges that make these decisions against the best President, who is only doing for the people! Yes, he is arrogant but he gets things done and not like a democRAT whose only concern is to line his pocket, raise taxes, kiss the illegal aliens ass so Americans don't have to work and FUCK over the Americans in this country!

Anonymous said...

Trump is like dog shit that sticks to your shoe. Pinche chicle sin wrapper when it comes to the Kennedy Center.

Anonymous said...

12:34. We know Trump doesn’t line his pockets.
List his accomplishments. It won’t take long.

Anonymous said...

Do you check-in your brain when you walk into Walmart, too?

Anonymous said...

Yeah man, they really need to take that down, that's ridiculous.

Anonymous said...

Take his dementia-riddled name down. He wants his name on everything. Surprised he didn't use the Gulf of Trump. He wants his face on a $250 dollar note, Mount Rushmore and most likely the Arc of Trump. His ego knows no bounds. Only the suck-up MAGA worms tolerate and approve this BS.

Anonymous said...

I hear you but no. Trump is a tyrant, dude. He's not a good person, he's hurt people, he's killed people just to cover his own ass. He's a Eugenicist, a Game Theorist, and a sociopath. Just knowing him is dangerous especially if he wants something from you. He breathes to lie and he'll hurt anyone that gets in his way.

Trump is going to kill Millions of people here and globally. I hope I'm wrong, I hope it's just paranoia, I should go have a glass of milk and a suppository. Bye! I'm going to go see my psychiatrist.

Anonymous said...

tRump ( the dumbest President) needs to pay out of his own pocket for the removal of his name. His name should have never been placed on the Kennedy Center.

Anonymous said...

He's still our president. Deal with it.

Anonymous said...

I voted for Trump but that action with the building was ridiculous. Don’t mess with JFK or anyone else’s history by trying to name it after yourself. I always say to my kids, don’t disrespect the dead because they are not going to come back and defend themselves. Maybe that is why my dog looks past my right shoulder at all times… there could be a dead person behind me that she can see but I cannot.
-Chells 🤔

Anonymous said...

He's still your president. Deal with it.

Anonymous said...

Isn't that always the case?

Anonymous said...

Trump continues to play with the small brains of the commies!

Anonymous said...

Well articulated. Trump continues to achieve victories, yet those who are indoctrinated persist in denying the reality. The only abilities the communists seem to excel at are enhancing their skills in corruption.

Anonymous said...

Trump persistently taunts the feeble. I must say, I admire how he has captivated all of you fools with his daily antics. He truly is a showman.

Anonymous said...

Yes and the ignorant let Biden and his administration get away with corruption.

Anonymous said...

I appreciate Trump's ongoing actions that consistently provoke the communists!

Anonymous said...

What ghetto do you live in where you get gum and dog shit on your shoes? Must be a Matamoros loser.

Anonymous said...

Helen, the world is facing impending doom once more, according to the delusional communists!

Anonymous said...

And he’s still the dumbest president.

kok said...

Helen, adult day care centers are awesome honey, you'd enjoy it. They have bingo, loteria, and dramatic chismosas like you. You can bring up the good old days when Blacks and Mexicans knew their place, you can make old folks like yourself cry there and then claim you're the victim. Remember that Zeke incident where you fell and called the news station. LMAO.

Stupid fucking cunt

Anonymous said...

I don't plan on stopping them from taking down your cult leaders name. I'm sure your Christ King Trump has a flock of disciples praying it stays up (That's what she said! MELANIA!) just like your Christ King's hair.

Anonymous said...

Something's wrong with him, he's not the same asshole he was 40 years ago. He's not having sex with minors, or forcing himself on woman. He's not dealing with low level thugs or shady real estate ventures anymore. I think he's been reborn, he's realized. . . he is the son of God.

Mary had a little lamb. Think about it?

Anonymous said...

5:34 Indoctrinated, communists. Same old buzzwords. They only have an effect on the MAGA cult and Trump's sheep. Please list the achieved victories that you mention. Also, Trump is the definition of corruption. People that live
in glass houses, should not throw stones. Grow a brain.

Anonymous said...

5:47AM
Brownsville Texas is ghetto. Always has been and always will be. To top it off you live here.

Anonymous said...


@ June 14, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Oooh Burn !! Haha

rita