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Donald Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center facade

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Posted Jun 13, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-13-0930
Donald Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center facade

Workers removed former President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center facade on June 13, following a court deadline to eliminate all references to him from the building. Crowds gathered, cheering the removal.

Workers began removing former President Donald Trump's name from the facade of the Kennedy Center early Saturday, June 13. This action followed a court-mandated deadline on Friday to eliminate all references to Trump from the building. Crowds gathered outside the institution, cheering as scaffolding was erected for the removal process. The event was also widely followed online, with thousands reportedly watching live broadcasts of the scene. The removal marks a significant development concerning the public display of the former president's name on a prominent cultural institution. Sources: Le Monde — International.

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