Trump's Kennedy Center closure is 'unlawful,' Rep. Beatty tells judge in emergency hearing request

President Donald Trump says renovations at the Kennedy Center will not occur until the courts allow his name to be restored on the performing arts center.

# Trump's Kennedy Center closure is 'unlawful,' Rep. Beatty tells judge in emergency hearing request President Donald Trump says renovations at the Kennedy Center will not occur until the courts allow his name to be restored on the performing arts center. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/16/trump-kennedy-center-beatty.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*