Joyce Beatty

Ohio Democrat Sues to Remove Trump’s Name from Kennedy Center

Ohio Democrat sues to remove Trump’s name from Kennedy Center. This whole situation definitely sparks a variety of reactions, doesn’t it? It seems Rep. Joyce Beatty is taking a stand, and the core of the issue boils down to the legality of adding Trump’s name in the first place.

The installation of Trump’s name feels like vandalism to some. There’s a strong sentiment that this move was essentially unauthorized, and that the name change, especially given the official designation of the Kennedy Center, was an overreach. The fact that the initial action seemingly bypassed proper channels and disregarded the established naming conventions of the Kennedy Center is at the heart of the legal argument.… Continue reading

Kennedy Center Board Member Says She Was Muted During Vote on Trump Name

In response to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s claim of a unanimous board vote, Rep. Joyce Beatty, an ex-officio member of the Kennedy Center board, has accused the White House of misrepresentation. Beatty stated she was muted during a call where she intended to voice opposition to renaming the center after President Donald Trump. Beatty asserted that the renaming was not on the agenda and that she was censored, calling the alleged unanimous vote a false depiction of the situation. Critics of the proposed name change have also noted that the move may violate a federal law preventing additional memorials within the center, which was dedicated as a memorial to the late President John F. Kennedy.

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