The ruling, which also blocked a planned closure and renovation of the storied centre, prompted the US president to wash his hands of the “failing institution” and declare he is handing custody back to Congress.

A federal judge is ending Trump’s dreams of taking over the Kennedy Center.

A federal judge ordered the Kennedy Center to remove President Donald Trump’s name from the building, saying only an act of Congress can change the venue’s name.

Per the ruling, the planned closure of the center has also been temporarily halted.