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Court again knocks down Trump’s demand for his name to go back on the Kennedy Center
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 8, 2026
· 3 min read
By Tierney Sneed, Betsy Klein, CNN
(CNN) — A federal appeals court for a second time said it would not quickly intervene to reverse a judge’s order that removed President Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center.
The new order from the DC US Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Trump’s argume...
Key takeaway The new order from the DC US Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Trump’s arguments that taking his name off the building would dampen fundraising efforts for the performing arts institution.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The decision by the DC US Circuit Court of Appeals to reject President Donald Trump's demand to restore his name to the Kennedy Center has implications for El Paso 's own approach to naming and dedicating public institutions. As El Paso continues to grow and develop its own cultural and artistic venues, the city may face similar debates over the naming of buildings and facilities. The Kennedy Center case highlights the importance of following established procedures and laws when making decisions about public institutions, and El Paso's city leaders would do well to take note of this precedent. Additionally, the fact that the Kennedy Center's Executive Director was unable to provide specific evidence to support the claim that removing Trump's name would harm fundraising efforts may inform El Paso's own discussions about the role of naming rights in supporting local arts and culture.
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Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? By Tierney Sneed, Betsy Klein, CNN
(CNN) — A federal appeals court for a second time said it would not quickly intervene to reverse a judge’s order that removed President Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center.
The new order from the DC US Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Trump’s argume...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 8, 2026 by KVIA ABC-7 and curated for The El Paso readers.
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