Industry May 30, 2026
Trump criticizes judge who blocked naming arts center after him
He fumed about the Friday decision from U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper, claiming it was “impossible for me to be treated fairly."
Originally published by
Billboard
Former President Donald Trump expressed frustration with a federal judge's decision that prevented the renaming of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts after him. Trump criticized U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper, stating that he believed he could not receive fair treatment in the legal process.
The judge's ruling on Friday blocked the attempt to add Trump's name to the prominent arts institution. Originally reported by Billboard.