Trump faces new legal setbacks and controversies, from IRS suits to Kennedy Center name removal
Donald Trump is grappling with multiple legal challenges, including a reopened IRS suit, a judge's order to remove his name from the Kennedy Center, and ongoing political controversies.
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A U.S. federal judge has ordered the immediate removal of former President Donald Trump's name from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, ruling that the institution's board overstepped its authority. The judge determined that only Congress holds the power to change the name of the federally established memorial. This decision also temporarily halts a two-year closure plan for extensive renovations.
The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper, stems from a lawsuit filed by Representative Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio), an ex officio board member. Beatty challenged the board's December 2025 vote to rename the center "The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts" after Trump had appointed himself chairman in February 2025 and replaced several trustees.
In response to the judgment, which mandates the removal of all Trump-related signage and references within two weeks, former President Trump expressed his intent to relinquish involvement with the Kennedy Center. He suggested collaborating with Congress to transfer responsibility for the institution, criticizing the judicial decision on social media.
What each outlet emphasizes
- CNN: highlights his rhetoric on Iran and administration's green card messaging
- BBC: focuses on his health checks and attacks on concert artists
- The Guardian: reports on IRS suit, Kennedy Center name removal, and Balkans energy contracts
- AP: details Kennedy Center ruling, DOJ recusal request, and Capitol rioters' fund claims
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