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White House says Kennedy Center board has voted to rename after Trump

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Allison GrinerDecember 18, 2025 at 10:27 PM
White House says Kennedy Center board has voted to rename after Trump
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In December 2025, the White House announced that the board of the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts voted to rename the center after President Donald Trump. According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, the Trump-appointed board made the decision to recognize Trump's work in saving, reconstructing, and bolstering the finances and reputation of the building. The Kennedy Center, located in Washington, D.C., was established in 1971 as a "living memorial" to President John F. Kennedy after his assassination. It is currently unclear if the name change can proceed without congressional approval. The announcement has sparked outrage from relatives of the late President Kennedy.

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Republican Party 30% United States 30% Lyndon B Johnson 40% Washington, DC 50% Karoline Leavitt 60% White House 70% John F Kennedy ×580% Donald Trump ×690% Kennedy Center ×695%

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kennedy center 100% name change 90% donald trump 80% john f kennedy 70% arts center 60% white house 50% republican 40% congressional approval 40%

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