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Photos show Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center facade
By Gary Grumbach and Phil Helsel | NBC News at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 23, 2026
· 2 min read
New photos of the Kennedy Center show President Donald Trump’s name has been taken down from the building’s facade after a monthslong court battle and the recent addition of a tarp blocking public viewing of the removed signage.
Scaffolding and a tarp erected June 13, a day after a federal jud...
Key takeaway The Kennedy Center did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday night on why the tarp and scaffolding remained nearly 10 days after Trump’s name was removed.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
The removal of President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center facade has a unique connection to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where Trophy Club residents may recall that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas in 1963. This tragic event led to the naming of the performing arts center in his honor, a decision made by Congress in 1964. The fact that a federal judge had to intervene to restore the original name highlights the importance of respecting the intentions of lawmakers and the community. As the Kennedy Center moves forward, it will be interesting to see how this decision affects similar institutions in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including those in Trophy Club, and whether they will face similar challenges in maintaining their original purpose and identity. The role of community activism, as seen in the Hands Off the Arts group, may also serve as a model for local advocacy efforts in Trophy Club.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? New photos of the Kennedy Center show President Donald Trump’s name has been taken down from the building’s facade after a monthslong court battle and the recent addition of a tarp blocking public viewing of the removed signage.
Scaffolding and a tarp erected June 13, a day after a federal jud...
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