Trump's Viral Meltdown Over Kennedy Center Ruling:
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Court Blocks Kennedy Center Renovation and Trump NamingA judge halted closure for critical repairs and ruled the name 'TRUMP' must be removed from the Kennedy Center.
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- A judge appointed by Obama prohibited the Kennedy Center’s closure needed for major renovations.
- The board's decision to add 'TRUMP' to the center’s name was invalidated, requiring its removal.
- Despite safety hazards and financial losses, the ruling mandates the facility remain open.
- The Trump administration will coordinate with Congress to transfer control and determine the center’s future.
Judge Cooper should be ashamed of himself! I cannot be involved with a situation where danger to the Public is allowed to flourish in plain and open sight.— Donald Trump – remarks about Judge Cooper and the Kennedy Center ruling, criticizing the judge and outlining a plan to transfer the Center to Congress.
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