A US district judge has mandated the removal of Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The decision stems from a legal challenge arguing that only the US Congress has the authority to rename the venue. The removal occurred in a predawn operation, indicating a swift response to the court’s directive. The lawsuit highlighted that the naming honour was granted through a Congressional act, necessitating Congressional action for any changes. This ruling effectively reverses the decision to bestow Trump’s name on the center in 2017. The Kennedy Center has complied with the order, removing all visible references to the former president. The case underscores the complexities surrounding naming rights for federally-affiliated institutions.