A federal judge has ruled that the Kennedy Center cannot use former President Donald Trump’s name in its upcoming gala, blocking the use of his name in the event’s branding. The decision comes after a lawsuit argued that the center’s decision to honor Trump with his name violated its own policies against political figures. The judge determined that the center’s actions were inconsistent with its stated mission of avoiding partisan politics. The ruling could set a precedent for how public institutions handle political endorsements in future events.
Trump’s Name Must Stay Off Kennedy Center, Judge Rules The New York Times
