Workers removed President Donald Trump’s name from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., on Saturday. This action follows a ruling by US District Judge Christopher Cooper, who determined that the center had been illegally renamed. The judge asserted that only Congress possesses the legal authority to change the institution's name. Despite a last-minute attempt by the center's board to halt the process, the court ordered the signage removed by Friday. Executive Director Matt Floca confirmed that all physical signage containing Trump's name has been cleared from the building and grounds. The removal process faced brief delays due to thunderstorms and safety concerns. Crowds and online viewers gathered to witness the event, which marks a setback for the president's efforts to place his image in official spaces.