Kennedy Center Votes for Major Renaming to Trump-Kennedy Center, Per Administration Announcement.

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The governing board of the renowned performing arts venue has voted to change its name the Trump-Kennedy Center, per an announcement by the White House.

White House Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated on social media that the board's decision was unanimous, attributing it to "the extraordinary job President Trump has done over the last year in preserving the building."

"This is destined to be a truly great team long into the future! The building will no doubt attain new levels of grandeur and success," Leavitt added.

The planned renaming is expected to be 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.

Background of the Center

Not long after assuming the presidency, President Donald Trump fired all the center's incumbent trustees and installed loyalists in their stead. The freshly appointed board subsequently voted to name Trump the chairman.

The president was instrumental in securing approximately $257 million in appropriated money to pay for extensive repairs and operational expenses at the national venue.

Historical Roots

The concept for a national performing arts center began in the 1950s. Following the tragic death of President John F. Kennedy, the 35th president, in 1963, the future venue was named in his honor.

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