🔗 Share this article John F. Kennedy Center Votes for Significant Renaming to Trump-Kennedy Center, Per Administration Statement. Image Source The governing board of the iconic performing arts venue has decided to change its name the Trump-Kennedy Center, as confirmed by the White House. White House Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt announced via a post that the board's vote was unified, crediting "the tremendous efforts President Trump has done over the last year in preserving the building." "This will be a truly great team long into the future! The building will no doubt attain new levels of success and grandeur," Leavitt added. The proposed move is shaping up as deeply divisive, particularly in Washington, D.C., where the center has been an beloved institution since its completion and christening for President John F. Kennedy. Recent History of the Institution Not long after beginning his term, President Donald Trump fired all the center's sitting board members and named allies in their stead. The freshly appointed board later moved to appoint Trump as chairman. The president later secured approximately $257 million in federal funds to cover extensive repairs and other financial needs at the aging venue. Inception The concept for a national performing arts center was first proposed in the 1950s. Following the murder of President John F. Kennedy, the 35th president, in 1963, the planned venue was christened the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Further details are emerging. Additional information will be provided shortly.