A federal judge ruled on Friday that President Donald Trump's name was added to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts illegally, asserting that only Congress has the authority to change its name. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper also blocked a planned closure for extensive renovations, criticizing the Kennedy Center's board for making decisions based on insufficient information. Trump, who had previously been named chairman of the center, expressed his frustration on social media, indicating he would step back from renovation plans and transfer control to Congress. The Kennedy Center's vice president, Roma Daravi, stated that they would appeal the ruling and praised Trump's contributions to the institution. Additionally, a coalition of plaintiffs, including the National Trust for Historic Preservation, issued a statement asserting that the rulings limit Trump to making only necessary repairs, not extensive renovations he had desired. This ruling adds to ongoing controversies surrounding Trump's projects in Washington, D.C., including a proposed ballroom on White House grounds, which is also facing legal scrutiny.