🔗 Share this article John F. Kennedy Center Set for Major Renaming to Trump-Kennedy Performing Arts Center, Per Administration Announcement. Image Source The leadership board of the renowned performing arts venue has decided to be renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center, as confirmed by the White House. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt declared online that the board's approval was consensus, attributing it to "the tremendous efforts President Trump has done over the last year in preserving the building." "This promises to be a truly great team long into the future! The building will no doubt attain new levels of grandeur and success," Leavitt continued. The proposed move is likely to prove extremely contentious, notably in Washington, D.C., where the center has served as an iconic landmark since its completion and dedication for President John F. Kennedy. Recent History of the Center Soon after assuming the presidency, President Donald Trump fired all the center's incumbent trustees and named loyalists in their positions. The newly constituted board later moved to appoint Trump as chairman. The president helped procure approximately $257 million in federal funds to pay for major renovations and associated costs at the aging venue. Historical Roots The idea for a national performing arts center began in the 1950s. Following the murder of President John F. Kennedy, the 35th president, in 1963, the future venue was dedicated to his memory. This report is being updated. More details will be provided shortly.