Fresh off stripping Trump from its building, Kennedy Center creates new endowment bearing the president’s name (opens original article in a new tab)

The Kennedy Center created a new endowment to honor Donald Trump after removing his name from the building, following a court order that deemed the name addition illegal. The board, appointed by Trump, approved the fund to recognize his contributions, while some lawmakers criticized the move as prioritizing Trump over the arts.

• Kennedy Center establishes new endowment honoring Donald Trump after removing his name from building
• Kennedy Center board, appointed by Trump, unanimously approved the fund to recognize his contributions
• Judge ruled Trump's name was added illegally, leading to its removal and the creation of the endowment