The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC.
In August 2026 its board voted for a two-year closure and to re-add Trump's name, three months after a court ordered the name removed. In September it voted to close minutes after a judge again stopped adding his name.
Through its board's votes. A judge ordered at least 30 days' notice before any demolition or new building.
It shows the administration moving ahead despite court orders.
Aug 13, 2026 — The Kennedy Center board voted to go ahead with a two-year closure and re-add Trump's name, about three months after a court ordered the name removed. Democracy Now reported the vote came despite a federal judge's order barring the closure. (aljazeera.com ; democracynow.org)
Sept 15–17, 2026 — The board voted on Tuesday to close the center, minutes after a federal judge again stopped Trump's name being added. On Thursday, Judge Christopher Cooper ordered at least 30 days' notice before any demolition or new construction. (npr.org ; cnn.com ; pbs.org)