đź”— Share this article John F. Kennedy Center Moves for Significant Renaming to Trump-Kennedy Center, As Stated by White House Announcement. Image Source The board of trustees of the iconic performing arts venue has approved a measure to be renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center, per an announcement by the White House. White House Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated on social media that the board's approval was consensus, citing "the extraordinary job President Trump has done over the last year in saving the building." "This promises to be a truly great team long into the future! The building will no doubt reach new levels of success and grandeur," Leavitt added. The proposed move is expected to be extremely contentious, particularly in Washington, D.C., where the center has been an architectural and cultural icon since its completion and original naming for President John F. Kennedy. Recent History of the Institution Soon after assuming the presidency, President Donald Trump fired 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 was instrumental in securing approximately $257 million in appropriated money to pay for major renovations and operational expenses at the aging venue. Inception The vision for a federal performing arts center originated in the 1950s. Following the tragic death of President John F. Kennedy, the 35th president, in 1963, the planned venue was dedicated to his memory. This is a developing story. Additional information will be published soon.