🔗 Share this article Kennedy Center Votes for Significant Renaming to Trump-Kennedy Performing Arts Center, According to Administration Announcement. Image Source The leadership board of the prestigious performing arts venue has voted 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 grandeur and success," Leavitt continued. The planned renaming is likely to prove extremely contentious, particularly in Washington, D.C., where the center has served as an beloved institution since its founding and dedication for President John F. Kennedy. Recent History of the Center Soon after assuming the presidency, President Donald Trump dismissed all the center's incumbent trustees and named allies in their positions. The newly constituted board then voted to elect Trump chairman. The president helped procure approximately $257 million in federal funds to pay for extensive repairs and other financial needs at the national venue. Original Concept The idea for a national performing arts center originated in the 1950s. Following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the 35th president, in 1963, the planned venue was dedicated to his memory. This report is being updated. More details will be provided shortly.