Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 19, 2026 —

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has notified a federal court that it will not remove President Donald Trump’s name from its facade until at least September 8th, as a legal battle over the naming of the venue’s plaza and facade continues.

The decision comes amid accusations from opponents that a board aligned with Trump intends to disregard a prior court order mandating the removal of his name. The Kennedy Center, however, has stated that the delay is necessary to permit legal arguments to be presented.

A recent meeting of the Kennedy Center’s board of directors reportedly passed a resolution. This resolution proposes naming the plaza located in front of the building in honor of Donald Trump. Additionally, the resolution includes adding his name to the building’s facade. Both of these actions are contingent upon the achievement of specific fundraising targets.

The legal dispute centers on the future of the naming rights for prominent features of the performing arts center. Further court proceedings are anticipated to address these matters.



Story summarized from the original created by AP via Scripps News Group on www.tampabay28.com, see more information here.

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