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Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center

NPR | By Debbie Elliott

Published June 15, 2026 at 3:43 AM CDT

President Trump's name no longer adorns the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. after a court ordered it removed from the building and the organization's website.

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NPR National Correspondent Debbie Elliott can be heard telling stories from her native South. She covers the latest news and politics, and is attuned to the region's rich culture and history.

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