🔗 Share this article John F. Kennedy Center Votes for Significant Renaming to Trump-Kennedy Center, As Stated by White House Announcement. Image Source The governing board of the prestigious performing arts venue has approved a measure to be renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center, as confirmed by the White House. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced via a post that the board's vote was unified, citing "the tremendous efforts 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 reach new levels of success and grandeur," Leavitt noted. The planned renaming is shaping up as extremely contentious, notably in Washington, D.C., where the center has served as an iconic landmark since its completion and original naming for President John F. Kennedy. Background of the Center Shortly after assuming the presidency, President Donald Trump dismissed all the center's incumbent trustees and installed allies in their stead. The freshly appointed board then voted to name Trump the chairman. The president was instrumental in securing approximately $257 million in appropriated money to pay for extensive repairs and other financial needs at the aging venue. Inception The vision for a Washington-based performing arts center was first proposed in the 1950s. Following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the 35th president, in 1963, the future venue was christened the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Further details are emerging. Further context will be published soon.