Beatty seeks court order blocking Trump name at Kennedy Center
By The BriefBrief
Rep. Joyce Beatty, a Democratic member of Ohio’s House, filed an emergency request with a federal judge to stop Kennedy Center trustees from placing President Trump’s name in three locations at the arts complex. The request asks the trustees not to proceed with the planned name display.
WHO:Joyce Beatty
WHAT:Filed an emergency request asking a federal judge to stop Kennedy Center trustees from putting President Trump’s name in three places at the arts complex
WHEN:Reported Aug 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:Kennedy Center
WHY:Beatty sought to block the trustees’ planned placement of President Trump’s name in three locations at the Kennedy Center.
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