🔗 Share this article Kennedy Center Moves for Major Name Change to Trump-Kennedy Performing Arts Center, According to Administration Announcement. Image Source The leadership board of the renowned performing arts venue has voted to adopt a new 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 tremendous efforts President Trump has done over the last year in saving the building." "This will be a truly great team long into the future! The building will no doubt attain new levels of prestige and accomplishment," Leavitt noted. The proposed move is expected to be deeply divisive, notably in Washington, D.C., where the center has been an beloved institution since its construction and original naming for President John F. Kennedy. Recent History of the Center Shortly after taking office, President Donald Trump replaced all the center's incumbent trustees and named supporters in their stead. The freshly appointed board later moved to appoint Trump as chairman. The president helped procure approximately $257 million in appropriated money to finance extensive repairs and operational expenses at the historic venue. Original Concept The vision for a federal performing arts center originated 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. This is a developing story. Additional information will be published soon.