🔗 Share this article John F. Kennedy Center Set for Significant Name Change to Trump-Kennedy Performing Arts Center, According to Administration Statement. Image Source The board of trustees 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 approval was consensus, attributing it to "the unbelievable work 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 continued. The proposed move is expected to be highly controversial, particularly in Washington, D.C., where the center has been an iconic landmark since its completion and christening for President John F. Kennedy. Background of the Venue Not long after assuming the presidency, President Donald Trump replaced all the center's incumbent trustees and installed allies in their place. The newly constituted board subsequently voted to name Trump the chairman. The president later secured approximately $257 million in appropriated money to pay for extensive repairs and associated costs at the aging venue. Original Concept The idea for a federal performing arts center began in the 1950s. Following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the 35th president, in 1963, the future venue was named in his honor. This is a developing story. Further context will be published soon.