🔗 Share this article John F. Kennedy Center Set for Significant Renaming to Trump-Kennedy Center, Per Administration Announcement. Image Source The board of trustees of the prestigious performing arts venue has voted to adopt a new name the Trump-Kennedy Center, as confirmed by the White House. White House Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt declared online that the board's approval was consensus, attributing it to "the extraordinary job President Trump has done over the last year in rescuing the building." "This is destined to be a truly great team long into the future! The building will no doubt attain new levels of prestige and accomplishment," Leavitt added. The intended name change is likely to prove highly controversial, particularly in Washington, D.C., where the center has been an architectural and cultural icon since its construction and dedication for President John F. Kennedy. Recent History of the Center Shortly after taking office, President Donald Trump dismissed all the center's existing board members and appointed supporters in their stead. The newly constituted board then voted to name Trump the chairman. The president later secured approximately $257 million in appropriated money to cover major renovations and associated costs at the national venue. Inception The idea for a Washington-based 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. Further details are emerging. More details will be provided shortly.