Kennedy Center Staff Ordered to Remove Trump's Name from All Materials

Staff at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts have been instructed to remove former President Donald Trump's name from all official materials, according to a leaked internal memo reported by Politico on June 4, 2026. The memo directs employees to immediately update email signatures, letterhead, voicemails, social media accounts, and press releases to reflect the name as 'The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts' or simply 'Kennedy Center.' This action follows Trump's controversial tenure as chairman of the center's board, which ended after his presidency. The directive aims to restore the institution's original branding and distance it from Trump's association. The Kennedy Center, a national cultural landmark in Washington, D.C., hosts performances and events honoring President John F. Kennedy.