Trump's name must stay off Kennedy Center building, judge rules
The ruling came as the centre's Trump-appointed board was reportedly scheduled to vote on closing it for two years.
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"the board voted 'almost unanimously' to close the storied venue 'for safety reasons' and to begin the process of reconstruction."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"'Simply put, Defendants cannot install memorials for President Trump or anyone or anything else at the Kennedy Center without Congress's blessing.'"
— Christopher Cooper , Other
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The ruling came as the centre's Trump-appointed board was reportedly scheduled to vote on closing it for two years.
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