John F. Kennedy Center Set for Major Name Change to Trump-Kennedy Center, Per White House Announcement.

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The board of trustees of the iconic performing arts venue has approved a measure to change its 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, crediting "the tremendous efforts President Trump has done over the last year in rescuing the building."

"This promises 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 intended name change is expected to be deeply divisive, especially in Washington, D.C., where the center has been an beloved institution since its founding and christening for President John F. Kennedy.

Context of the Center

Soon after assuming the presidency, President Donald Trump dismissed all the center's incumbent trustees and installed allies in their positions. The freshly appointed board later moved to elect Trump chairman.

The president later secured approximately $257 million in appropriated money to finance extensive repairs and other financial needs at the historic venue.

Inception

The concept for a federal performing arts center was first proposed in the 1950s. Following the murder of President John F. Kennedy, the 35th president, in 1963, the future venue was christened the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

This report is being updated. Further context will be provided shortly.

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