According to the lawsuit, Beatty had called into the meeting where the name change was voted on, but was muted when she attempted to voice her opposition. The suit argues that Congress intended for the center to be a "living memorial" to former President Kennedy, and that the renaming was a violation of that intent. "In scenes more reminiscent of authoritarian regimes than the American republic, the sitting President and his handpicked loyalists renamed this storied center after President Trump," the lawsuit states.

The Kennedy Center's board, which was filled with Trump allies, voted to rename the center last week. The move was seen as a victory for Trump, who had long sought to have his name associated with the prestigious performing arts center. In a statement provided to the BBC, the White House said Trump had "stepped up" and had his name added to the center's facade.

The lawsuit is the latest development in a long-standing dispute over the Kennedy Center's name. The center was established in 1971 as a living memorial to President Kennedy, and has been known by its current name ever since. However, the center's board has been subject to changes in recent years, with Trump filling the board with his allies.

Beatty's lawsuit argues that the renaming of the center was a violation of the Kennedy Center's charter, which requires that the center be a "living memorial" to President Kennedy. The suit also claims that the renaming was a partisan move, intended to promote Trump's legacy rather than honor the memory of President Kennedy.

The Kennedy Center's board has not commented on the lawsuit, but a spokesperson for the center said that the renaming was a "unanimous decision" made by the board. The center's management has also defended the renaming, saying that it was a way to recognize Trump's contributions to the arts.

The lawsuit is currently pending in federal court, and it is unclear when a decision will be made. Beatty's office has said that she is committed to seeing the lawsuit through to its conclusion, and that she will continue to fight to preserve the Kennedy Center's original name.

In a statement, Beatty said that she was "disappointed" by the renaming of the center, and that she believed it was a "betrayal" of the Kennedy Center's charter. "I will continue to fight to preserve the Kennedy Center's original name and to ensure that it remains a living memorial to President Kennedy," she said.