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Kennedy Center Drops Trump Name After Legal Ruling
8 Jun
Summary
- Bill Maher to receive Mark Twain Award on June 28.
- Kennedy Center has officially removed Trump's name.
- Ticket packages range from $99 to over $1,500.
Bill Maher is scheduled to receive the Mark Twain Award for American Humor at a ceremony on June 28, hosted by the Kennedy Center. Prominent figures like John Mellencamp, Jay Leno, and Whitney Cummings are slated to appear as guest speakers. Ticket packages for the event are being offered to members, with prices starting at USD 99 for seat reservations and extending to USD 1,500 or more, which include reception access.
The venue has officially reverted to its original name, the Kennedy Center, after a federal judge ruled last month that the board's vote to add President Trump's name was illegal. The judge emphasized that only Congress can change the Center's name, which was established in 1964 to honor President John F. Kennedy. The center signaled cooperation with the ruling, removing Trump's name from public identification.
This naming dispute follows a period where Trump focused on federal cultural institutions, appointing supporters to the board and seeking to remove perceived "woke" influences. These actions led to artist pushback and performer cancellations. However, the Center has continued its major events, now operating under the Kennedy Center name.
