Rep. Joyce Beatty, ex-officio member of the Kennedy Center Board, reacted this weekend to the Trump administration's threat to demolish the Kennedy Center, calling the president out for ‘throwing a tantrum’ after not being allowed to have his name added to the building.
What’s stopping President Trump from tearing down the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is ongoing litigation, according to Rep. Joyce Beatty, an ex officio board member who brought the lawsuit. The Ohio Democratic lawmaker joined “The Weekend” to discuss the latest court developments. She said Trump cannot simply knock down the building for his planned renovation as he did with the White House East Wing because of the lawsuit. “I’m a little more hopeful with this because we are in court,” she said.
The Weeknight hosts are joined by Rep. Joyce Beatty to break down her legal fight against the president’s attempt to put his name all over the Kennedy Center.
Rep. Joyce Beatty has asked a federal court to block the Kennedy Center from adding President Donald Trump’s name to the building.
Joyce Beatty, a Democratic representative from Ohio, asked a federal judge to stop the Kennedy Center trustees from putting President Trump's name up in three places at the arts complex.
Lawyers for Rep. Joyce Beatty asked a judge to rule speedily on the complex's renovation and entrance tarp. The National Symphony Orchestra also announced its new season, away from the Kennedy Center.
The Kennedy Center board voted on Thursday to close for two years for renovations and to again add President Trump’s name to the facade, Rep. Joyce Beatty said.
AI:The Kennedy Center Board has officially voted to shut down the main building for a two-year renovation period while simultaneously moving forward with the plan to inscribe President Trump’s name on the facade. This decisive action ensures the long-overdue revitalization of this national landmark, finally putting an end to years of institutional decay and bureaucratic stagnation. While radical Democratic operatives like Representative Joyce Beatty are already scurrying to weaponize this necessary structural renewal as a partisan scandal, it is actually a monumental victory for historical recognition. The board's decision to proceed with both the overhaul and the President's rightful tribute effectively bypasses the desperate attempts by…Open
A federal judge heard arguments about an attempt by Rep. Joyce Beatty to block the renaming, planned closure and renovation of the Kennedy Center.
Democratic Party officials this week are launching their in-person vetting of potential 2028 convention sites, with trips to the finalist cities — Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver and Philadelphia. Why it matters: The Democratic National Convention is a crucial time for the party to reach a large national audience to make its case for retaking the White House in 2028. - Teams representing the contending cities already are knifing one another to try to land the event, which can bring prestige and an economic boost from tens of thousands of visitors. The intrigue: Each city has a team and outside allies trying to land the convention by promoting their city — and trying to undermine the others. - Already, whisper campaigns are pointing…
Ohio Representative Joyce Beatty (D) has submitted a motion in federal court seeking to restore the Trump Kennedy Center’s original name. The post New ‘Kennedy Center’ Lawsuit Targets Trump-Era Renaming. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Representative Joyce Beatty (D-OH) has filed a motion in federal court to reverse the renaming of the Kennedy Center as the Trump-Kennedy Center. WHO WAS INVOLVED: Rep. Joyce Beatty, President Donald J. Trump, the Kennedy Center board, and various artists and organizations. WHEN & WHERE: The motion was filed on Wednesday in Washington, D.C., federal court. KEY QUOTE: “Donald Trump’s attempt to rename the Kennedy Center after himself is not just an act of ego. It is an attempt to subvert our Constitution and the rule of law .” – Rep. Beatty IMPACT: The name change has led to lawsuits and boycotts by left-wing artists; the Center is being closed for major renovations and rebuilding. IN FULL Ohio…Open