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Kennedy Center Trump Name Dispute

The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted earlier this month to add inscriptions recognizing President Trump to the building's facade, and a judge is now considering the push. NPR's Steve Inskeep discussed the board's campaign with Washington Post culture critic Philip Kennicott.

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Kennedy Center board pushes to restore Trump's name to building

The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted earlier this month to add inscriptions recognizing President Trump to the building's facade, and a judge is now considering the push. NPR's Steve Inskeep discussed the board's campaign with Washington Post culture critic Philip Kennicott.

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Earlier report Filed 15 Aug, 11:41 UTC Kennedy Center Board Votes to Restore Trump's Name and Close Building The board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., has voted to add President Donald Trump's name to the building and to close the main campus for a $250 million renovation. A federal judge had previously ordered Trump's name removed and temporarily blocked a similar closure. The center must present its plan to the judge next week. World · 4 sources

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