Kennedy Center Votes for Major Renaming to Trump-Kennedy Center, Per White House Statement.
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The governing board of the renowned performing arts venue has voted to change its name the Trump-Kennedy Center, as confirmed by the White House.
White House Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt announced via a post that the board's vote was unified, attributing it to "the tremendous efforts President Trump has done over the last year in saving the building."
"This promises to be a truly great team long into the future! The building will no doubt reach new levels of grandeur and success," Leavitt added.
The intended name change is expected to be extremely contentious, especially in Washington, D.C., where the center has stood as an architectural and cultural icon since its completion and christening for President John F. Kennedy.
Background of the Center
Shortly after beginning his term, President Donald Trump replaced all the center's incumbent trustees and named allies in their place. The newly constituted board then voted to elect Trump chairman.
The president helped procure approximately $257 million in federal funds to cover significant upgrades and other financial needs at the aging venue.
Inception
The concept for a federal performing arts center originated in the 1950s. Following the tragic death of President John F. Kennedy, the 35th president, in 1963, the planned venue was named in his honor.
Further details are emerging. Additional information will be published soon.
