Kennedy Center Moves for Major Renaming to Trump-Kennedy Center, According to Administration Statement.

The governing board of the renowned performing arts venue has decided to adopt a new name the Trump-Kennedy Center, according to a statement from the White House.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt declared online that the board's approval was consensus, citing "the unbelievable work 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 reach new levels of grandeur and success," Leavitt noted.

The proposed move is shaping up as deeply divisive, particularly in Washington, D.C., where the center has served as an iconic landmark since its construction and dedication for President John F. Kennedy.

Recent History of the Venue

Shortly after beginning his term, President Donald Trump fired all the center's incumbent trustees and appointed allies in their positions. The reconstituted board then voted to elect Trump chairman.

The president was instrumental in securing approximately $257 million in congressional funding to pay for extensive repairs and other financial needs at the aging venue.

Inception

The concept for a federal performing arts center began in the 1950s. Following the tragic death of President John F. Kennedy, the 35th president, in 1963, the future venue was named in his honor.

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