đź”— Share this article John F. Kennedy Center Votes for Significant Renaming to Trump-Kennedy Center, As Stated by Administration Announcement. Image Source The governing board of the prestigious performing arts venue has decided to adopt a new name the Trump-Kennedy Center, per an announcement by the White House. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced via a post that the board's decision was unanimous, attributing it to "the extraordinary job President Trump has done over the last year in preserving the building." "This is destined to be a truly great team long into the future! The building will no doubt attain new levels of success and grandeur," Leavitt continued. The proposed move is likely to prove extremely contentious, particularly in Washington, D.C., where the center has stood as an architectural and cultural icon since its founding and original naming for President John F. Kennedy. Context of the Institution Soon after taking office, President Donald Trump replaced all the center's incumbent trustees and appointed supporters in their positions. The freshly appointed board subsequently voted to appoint Trump as chairman. The president later secured approximately $257 million in congressional funding to finance significant upgrades and other financial needs at the national venue. Inception The vision for a national performing arts center originated in the 1950s. Following the murder of President John F. Kennedy, the 35th president, in 1963, the future venue was named in his honor. This is a developing story. Further context will be added as it becomes available.