🔗 Share this article John F. Kennedy Center Votes for Major Name Change to Trump-Kennedy Center, Per Administration Announcement. Image Source The leadership board of the renowned performing arts venue has voted to change its name the Trump-Kennedy Center, as confirmed by the White House. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt declared online that the board's decision was unanimous, attributing it to "the unbelievable work President Trump has done over the last year in rescuing 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 noted. The proposed move is shaping up as deeply divisive, especially in Washington, D.C., where the center has been an iconic landmark since its construction and dedication for President John F. Kennedy. Recent History of the Center Soon after taking office, President Donald Trump fired all the center's sitting board members and appointed allies in their place. The newly constituted board then voted to name Trump the chairman. The president helped procure approximately $257 million in congressional funding to cover major renovations and other financial needs at the national venue. Historical Roots The idea for a national performing arts center began in the 1950s. Following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the 35th president, in 1963, the future venue was dedicated to his memory. Further details are emerging. Further context will be provided shortly.