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Judge questions Kennedy Center over lingering tarp after Trump name removal

A US federal judge has requested an explanation from the Kennedy Center's board regarding the continued presence of a tarpaulin and scaffolding on its facade. The covering remains after President Donald Trump's name was removed from the building earlier this month, following a board decision to rename the venue in his honor. The judge has given the board until the end of July to provide details on the purpose and status of the covering. AI

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Judge questions Kennedy Center over lingering tarp after Trump name removal

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Trump’s name is gone from the Kennedy Centre. Why is the tarp still up?

    A US federal judge asked on Wednesday for an explanation for why a tarpaulin continues to cover the facade of the Kennedy Centre where President Donald Trump’s name was recently removed. District Judge Christopher Cooper gave the board of trustees of the performing arts venue unt…