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US court rules that Trump’s name must stay off Kennedy Center during appeal
A US appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump's name must remain off the Kennedy Center while the organization appeals a lower court ruling that declared the renaming illegal. The decision, which denies the administration's request to pause the removal, comes as performers at the Mark Twain Prize ceremony joked about the controversy.
A US appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump's name must remain off the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts while the organization appeals an earlier ruling that found the name change illegal, as reported by Al Jazeera. The decision by the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit denied the Trump administration's request to pause the lower court order in a lawsuit brought by Democratic Representative Joyce Beatty, a Kennedy Center board member.
Coverage Comparison
Reports from Al Jazeera and The Guardian – World focus on different aspects of the story. Al Jazeera's coverage centers on the legal ruling and its implications, noting that Trump's name was removed from the center's facade and signage last month after a judge ordered its removal and blocked Trump's plans to close the center for renovations. The Guardian's coverage emphasizes the atmosphere at the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor ceremony, where performers and attendees reacted to Trump's involvement with the Kennedy Center.
Key Claims
A US appeals court ruled that Trump's name must remain off the Kennedy Center while the organization appeals an earlier ruling that found the name change illegal, as reported by Al Jazeera.
The court denied the Trump administration's request to pause the lower court order in a lawsuit brought by Democratic Representative Joyce Beatty, a Kennedy Center board member, according to Al Jazeera.
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees, led by Trump, argued that the removal of Trump's name would impede fundraising efforts, but the judges found that claim came without the support of specific facts or evidence, as reported by Al Jazeera.
The Mark Twain Prize ceremony featured jokes and comments about Trump's involvement with the Kennedy Center, as reported by The Guardian – World. Woody Harrelson said, "Finally, an award for my dear friend – ironically at the Trump Kennedy Center. No, all right, we fixed that."
Jay Leno commented on the red carpet, "This is funny to me. It's not war, it's not antisemitism, it's not racism – it's vanity. It's so silly, it's like high school with money. Covering the name now – hilarious! It's high school. 'I'll show them, I'll cover the name!'"
Whitney Cummings quipped, "I'm just glad we all celebrated Bill tonight, even though Trump is now the board chair of this venue. He actually does have a lot of power here and he has a say what productions go on here, so enjoy this fall's three-month run of White Hamilton."
The ceremony drew an unusual mix of Democrats and Republicans, Trump officials and members of the public in liberal Washington, as described by The Guardian – World.
Perspectives
Trump Administration / Kennedy Center Board: The board of trustees, chaired by Trump, argued that removing Trump's name would impede fundraising efforts, a claim the appeals court found unsupported by specific evidence.
Representative Joyce Beatty: The Democratic congresswoman and Kennedy Center board member, who brought the lawsuit, said in a statement, "Today's ruling again affirms that this administration's efforts to rename the Kennedy Center were unlawful. His name no longer desecrates this sacred memorial, which belongs to the American people."
How each outlet told it
Al Jazeera
Framing: Legal setback for Trump — Neutral
Facts Included:
Trump's name was removed from the Kennedy Center's facade and signage
A US appeals court ruled that Trump's name must remain off the Kennedy Center
The court denied the Trump administration's request to pause the lower court order
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees, led by Trump, argued that the removal would impede fundraising efforts
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ClaimTrump's name was removed from the Kennedy Center's facade and signage last month, after a judge ordered its removal.
ConfidenceHigh
StatusMulti-source quoted from Al Jazeerathe outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimA US appeals court ruled that Trump's name must remain off the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, while the organisation appeals an earlier ruling that found a name change illegal.
ClaimThe court denied the Trump administration's request to pause the lower court order in a lawsuit brought by Democratic Representative Joyce Beatty, a Kennedy Center board member.
ClaimThe Kennedy Center's board of trustees, led by Trump, argued that the removal of Trump's name would impede fundraising efforts, but the judges found that claim came without the support of specific facts or evidence.
ClaimThe reaction of performers and attendees at the Mark Twain prize ceremony included jokes and comments about Trump's involvement with the Kennedy Center.
ClaimWoody Harrelson said, 'Finally, an award for my dear friend – ironically at the Trump Kennedy Center. No, all right, we fixed that,' during the Mark Twain prize ceremony.
ClaimJay Leno said on the red carpet, 'This is funny to me. It’s not war, it’s not antisemitism, it’s not racism – it’s vanity. It’s so silly, it’s like high school with money. Covering the name now – hilarious! It’s high school. ‘I’ll show them, I’ll cover the name!’
ClaimWhitney Cummings quipped, 'I’m just glad we all celebrated Bill tonight, even though Trump is now the board chair of this venue. He actually does have a lot of power here and he has a say what productions go on here, so enjoy this fall’s three-month run of White Hamilton,' during the ceremony.