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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 8, 2026 at 3:51 PM ET · Updated July 9, 2026 at 10:07 AM ET

D.C. appeals court denies Trump's bid to keep his name on the Kennedy Center

2 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Corroborated — reported by at least two independent outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.

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What we know

A D.C. appeals court has denied President Trump's request to prevent the removal of his name from the Kennedy Center. The ruling allows the name removal to proceed.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 19 hr ago, when WND reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from The Gateway Pundit. Verification tier: Corroborated — reported by at least two independent outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

The Gateway Pundit 2 hr ago
Far-Left DC Appeals Court Denies President Trump’s Bid To Stop Removal Of His Name From The Kennedy Center
WND 19 hr ago
Appeals court rules on request to restore Trump name to Kennedy Center

Coverage timeline

Jul 8, 3:51 PM ET
19 hr ago
WND
Appeals court rules on request to restore Trump name to Kennedy Center
Jul 9, 9:15 AM ET
2 hr ago
The Gateway Pundit
Far-Left DC Appeals Court Denies President Trump’s Bid To Stop Removal Of His Name From The Kennedy Center
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