Rep. McClain Delaney Applauds Court Decision Reversing Trump's Kennedy Center Renaming

Today, Rep. April McClain Delaney (MD-06) released the following statement:

"When Donald Trump turned the Kennedy Center into a monument to himself, I introduced legislation to stop him.

"Today, a federal judge—following Congresswoman Joyce Beatty's legal challenge—ruled that Trump's name was illegally added and reaffirmed that only Congress has the authority to make that change.

"This ruling validates what we argued from the beginning: the Kennedy Center belongs to the American people, not to Donald Trump or any president seeking to put their personal brand on a national treasure.

"This is an important victory, but the fight isn't over. Congress must act to permanently prevent presidents from using our national institutions, memorials, and landmarks as vehicles for self-promotion."

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Congresswoman April McClain Delaney was elected in 2024 to serve Maryland’s 6th Congressional District, which encompasses all or part of Montgomery, Frederick, Washington, Allegany and Garrett Counties. In Congress, McClain Delaney is focused on improving US competitiveness and innovation, protecting our natural environment and championing policies that represent the values and priorities of Maryland’s 6th District.