Workers remove Trumps name from Kennedy Center under court order

Workers at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts began removing Donald Trump’s name from the building’s facade early Saturday morning, following a court-ordered deadline.

The removal of Trump’s name was mandated by a judge in response to a lawsuit filed by the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The museum claimed that Trump’s name on the center’s facade was an endorsement of his policies and views, which they deemed to be racist and divisive.

According to reports, workers began removing the name from the building’s exterior walls at around 5:00 AM local time. The removal process is expected to take several days to complete.

The Kennedy Center had initially resisted the court order, but ultimately agreed to comply with the ruling. The center stated that it would continue to honor the legacy of President John F. Kennedy and other notable figures who have contributed to its mission.

A court had previously denied an emergency appeal from the Kennedy Center to retain Trump’s name on the building. However, a judge upheld the original order, allowing the removal of Trump’s name to proceed.

The removal of Trump’s name is part of a broader effort to rebrand the Kennedy Center and distance itself from the former president’s policies and views. The center has stated that it will continue to promote arts and culture, while also acknowledging its complex history and legacy.

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