A judge has stopped the Kennedy Center from adding former President Donald Trump’s name to its building, despite the board’s vote to do so. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled that the board’s decision violated a previous court order and a congressional law. The board, filled with Trump’s allies, wanted to honor him for his role in renovating the center. However, Judge Cooper emphasized that any such changes require Congress’s approval. He also dismissed claims that the center’s financial future depended on Trump’s fundraising, noting that Congress had already allocated funds for renovations. The judge highlighted that the center’s financial issues were linked to declining revenue and canceled performances, not the absence of Trump’s name.
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Judge blocks adding Trump tribute to Kennedy Center in scathing ruling
