President Donald Trump condemned U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper's ruling that blocked his renovation plans for the Kennedy Center and mandated the removal of his name from the venue. Trump expressed frustration over perceived bias and suggested the center may never reopen. His remarks followed a decision that halted his proposed two-year overhaul of the iconic performing arts center.

• 01U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled against Trump's renovation plans for the Kennedy Center, stating the board overstepped its authority.
• 02Trump referred to Cooper as an 'anti Trump Hater' and suggested bias due to the judge's connections to previous Democratic administrations.
• 03The judge ordered Trump's name to be removed from the center within two weeks, citing that only Congress has the authority to name the venue.
• 04Norm Eisen, a former White House ethics lawyer, indicated that artists are hopeful about the Kennedy Center returning to a non-partisan status.
• 05Trump's plans for a two-year renovation were set to begin in July but are currently halted due to the court's decision.

The ruling affects the future of the Kennedy Center, a major cultural institution in Washington, D.C.