Attorneys for the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts have instructed staff to remove any references to President Donald Trump's name by June 12, following a ruling from U.S. District Court Judge Christopher Cooper. The judge stated that Trump's name was added illegally, violating the 1964 federal law that mandates the center honor President John F. Kennedy alone. The directive includes changes to email signatures, letterheads, and signage on the building's facade. The center's board had previously voted to rename it the 'Trump-Kennedy Center,' a decision that was swiftly followed by new exterior signage. Additionally, Cooper's ruling overturned Trump's plans for a two-year closure of the center for renovations, questioning the credibility of the executive director's claims that renovations required shutting down the center. The Kennedy Center is currently evaluating its legal options while adhering to the court's order.