Trump’s name is gone from the Kennedy Centre. Why is the tarp still up? (opens original article in a new tab)

A US federal judge asked the Kennedy Centre board to explain the continued presence of a tarp and scaffolding covering the venue's facade after Trump's name was removed, following a court order. Trump's name was removed from the facade by court order, but the area remains covered. The board had previously renamed the venue to include Trump's name, leading to artist cancellations.

• A US federal judge requested an explanation for the tarp and scaffolding covering the Kennedy Centre facade after Trump's name was removed
• Trump's name was removed from the Kennedy Centre facade by order of Judge Christopher Cooper
• The Kennedy Centre board had renamed the venue to include Trump's name in December 2022
• Artists cancelled performances following the decision to rename the venue