Lawmaker Sues to Remove Trump's Name From the Kennedy Center

Representative Joyce Beatty, a Democrat from Ohio, has filed a lawsuit to remove President Trump's name from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. ^[1]

According to the lawsuit, only Congress has the authority to rename the institution, which was previously known as the National Symphony Orchestra's home. The lawsuit argues that the center's board of directors, which includes Trump's name, is not authorized to make such a change. ^[1]

The lawsuit comes after a long-standing dispute over the center's name, with some arguing that it should be renamed to reflect its current purpose and others arguing that it should retain its original name. ^[1]

The case has sparked debate over the role of the president in naming institutions and the power of Congress to make changes to federal buildings. ^[1]

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[1] Lawmaker Sues to Remove Trump’s Name From the Kennedy Center