Trump’s Name vs Peace Institute | San Antonio News

Trump’s Name vs Peace Institute | San Antonio News

Published: September 18, 2026

Duration: 1:33

Former board members of the U.S. Institute of Peace, recently ousted by the Trump administration, are suing to block the permanent carving of President Trump’s name onto the institute’s headquarters—arguing it would irreversibly damage the building’s symbolic commitment to peace and independence. They’ve filed an emergency motion in federal court, citing a contractor already selected for the project and pointing to precedent at the Kennedy Center where Trump’s name was blocked. The group urges a pause while their legal battle continues, warning that altering the building’s design undermines its core mission.

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