Claim: A judge ordered the Kennedy Center to reverse its name change and fully remove President Donald Trump’s name from the building by noon on Saturday, after granting an extension.
95%- A federal judge (U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper) ruled on May 29 that the Kennedy Center's board lacked authority to add President Trump's name to the building, declaring that "Congress gave the Kennedy Center its name, and only Congress can change it"12
- The judge originally ordered Trump's name removed from all signage, websites, and materials by June 12, 2026 (Friday), but the Kennedy Center/DOJ requested an extension due to thunderstorms causing safety delays for workers345
- The judge granted a brief extension to noon Eastern Time on Saturday, June 13, for the administration to certify compliance with the removal order53
- Workers began removing Trump's name from the building facade early Saturday morning, and the DOJ filed a certification by the noon deadline confirming the name had been removed from all physical signage and official materials56
Overall validity: 95%
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