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Photos show Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center facade
By Gary Grumbach and Phil Helsel | NBC News at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
New photos of the Kennedy Center show President Donald Trump’s name has been taken down from the building’s facade after a monthslong court battle and the recent addition of a tarp blocking public viewing of the removed signage.
Scaffolding and a tarp erected June 13, a day after a federal jud...
Key takeaway Scaffolding and a tarp erected June 13, a day after a federal jud...
Why this matters in Frisco News
The removal of President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center facade has a unique connection to Frisco , given the city's proximity to Dallas, where President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963. This event led to the naming of the Kennedy Center in 1964, a decision made by Congress and later upheld by a federal judge. The fact that a Frisco resident may have witnessed the news of the Kennedy assassination, and now sees the Kennedy Center's name restored, underscores the region's historical ties to the national arts center. As the Kennedy Center moves forward without Trump's name, Frisco residents may reflect on the significance of the center's original naming and the role of Congress in designating national landmarks. The resolution of this controversy may also prompt local discussions about the importance of preserving the intent behind the naming of public institutions and landmarks.
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Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
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What is this story about? New photos of the Kennedy Center show President Donald Trump’s name has been taken down from the building’s facade after a monthslong court battle and the recent addition of a tarp blocking public viewing of the removed signage.
Scaffolding and a tarp erected June 13, a day after a federal jud...
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