# Trump’s Name at USIP in Legal Crosshairs | Charleston News

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Published: 2026-09-18T22:30:18+00:00
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Former board members of the U.S. Institute of Peace, recently ousted and now suing to keep the nonprofit alive, are blocking President Trump’s name from being permanently carved into its headquarters — a move they argue would irreparably damage the building’s symbolic representation of independent democracy promotion. The contractor is already set to begin work, but the plaintiffs have asked the acting president to halt it while legal battles continue. This follows Trump’s earlier attempt to shut down the institute and his December installation of the name as a bolted-on fixture above the institute’s own signage — a gesture echoing his controversial threats against the Kennedy Center. The case hinges on whether adding Trump’s name undermines the institution’s core mission and legacy since its founding in 1984. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://wchstv.com/news/nation-world/federal-court-asked-to-block-carving-of-trumps-name-into-us-institute-of-peace-building-washington-dc-doge-ronald-reagan-kennedy-center More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3547ba17c18e8737 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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