🔗 Share this article John F. Kennedy Center Moves for Significant Renaming to Trump-Kennedy Center, According to White House Statement. Image Source The board of trustees of the renowned performing arts venue has approved a measure to adopt a new name the Trump-Kennedy Center, per an announcement by the White House. White House Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt declared online that the board's vote was unified, crediting "the unbelievable work 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 achieve new levels of success and grandeur," Leavitt noted. The intended name change is shaping up as extremely contentious, particularly in Washington, D.C., where the center has stood as an iconic landmark since its founding and dedication for President John F. Kennedy. Recent History of the Venue Soon after assuming the presidency, President Donald Trump dismissed all the center's sitting board members and installed loyalists in their place. The freshly appointed board later moved to elect Trump chairman. The president was instrumental in securing approximately $257 million in federal funds to cover significant upgrades and associated costs at the historic venue. Historical Roots The concept for a federal performing arts center originated in the 1950s. Following the murder of President John F. Kennedy, the 35th president, in 1963, the planned venue was dedicated to his memory. Further details are emerging. Further context will be published soon.