John F. Kennedy Center Set for Major Renaming to Trump-Kennedy Center, As Stated by White House Announcement.

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The governing board of the iconic performing arts venue has approved a measure to be renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center, as confirmed by the White House.

White House Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt announced via a post that the board's decision was unanimous, crediting "the extraordinary job President Trump has done over the last year in rescuing the building."

"This will be a truly great team long into the future! The building will no doubt achieve new levels of prestige and accomplishment," Leavitt continued.

The intended name change is likely to prove deeply divisive, particularly in Washington, D.C., where the center has been an architectural and cultural icon since its founding and original naming for President John F. Kennedy.

Background of the Center

Shortly after assuming the presidency, President Donald Trump dismissed all the center's existing board members and installed loyalists in their stead. The newly constituted board then voted to appoint Trump as chairman.

The president later secured approximately $257 million in congressional funding to pay for significant upgrades and associated costs at the historic venue.

Inception

The vision for a Washington-based performing arts center began in the 1950s. Following the tragic death of President John F. Kennedy, the 35th president, in 1963, the planned venue was named in his honor.

This report is being updated. Additional information will be added as it becomes available.

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