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KENNEDY CENTRE BOARD VOTES TO PUT TRUMP’S NAME ON THE BUILDING – AGAIN

1 min read • 1 hr ago • News - South China Morning Post • [src]
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News - South China Morning PostKENNEDY CENTRE BOARD VOTES TO PUT TRUMP’S NAME ON THE BUILDING – AGAIN1 hr ago
Home - CBSNews.comKENNEDY CENTER BOARD VOTES TO RESTORE TRUMP'S NAME ON BUILDING25 mins ago
The Hill NewsKENNEDY CENTER BOARD OKS NEW WAY OF ADDING TRUMP’S NAME TO BUILDING36 mins ago
NPR Topics: CultureKENNEDY CENTER BOARD VOTES AGAIN TO SHUT MAIN BUILDING DOWN — AND ADD TRUMP'S NAME BACK1 hr ago

WHAT HAPPENED

The Kennedy Centre board voted to add US President Donald Trump's name to the facade of the performing arts venue and move forward with a two-year closure, according to congresswoman Joyce Beatty and her lawyers, as reported by News - South China Morning Post. This decision sets up a test of US District Judge Christopher Cooper, who previously ruled on the matter. The vote's immediate significance is not fully clear, as a representative for the Kennedy Centre did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

According to News - South China Morning Post, the move was announced by congresswoman Joyce Beatty, a trustee through her position in Congress, and her lawyers. Other sources, including CBSNews.com and The Hill News, confirm that the Kennedy Centre board voted to restore or add Trump's name to the building, with The Guardian noting that the board reportedly voted again to close the centre for renovations.

The background and significance of this decision are not fully detailed in the available sources, but it appears to be a contentious issue given the previous ruling by US District Judge Christopher Cooper and the planned two-year closure of the Kennedy Centre.

  • The Kennedy Centre board voted to add Trump's name to the building
  • The board also plans to close the centre for two years
  • The decision may be tested by US District Judge Christopher Cooper

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