Trump had his name slapped on JFK’s memorial. An Ohio congresswoman fought back and won

By: Marilou Johanek

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: June 3, 2026

Words: 949

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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“Silence was not an option,” Ohio U.S. Rep. Joyce Beatty said after winning a federal lawsuit against Donald Trump and his self-appointed board at the Kennedy Center that reversed the renaming of the Kennedy Center and blocked its closure.

The Columbus Democratic representative is one of 23 ex officio members of the Kennedy Center board who serve by virtue of their positions in federal or local government. But Beatty had no say in the …

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