"On December 18, the Board of the Kennedy Center-whose members were all chosen by Trump-voted to rename the storied performing arts center the Trump Kennedy Center. Less than 24 hours after they all met in Palm Beach, workers added "THE DONALD J. TRUMP AND" above the Kennedy Center's name. Technically, only Congress can approve a rename, so this is all illegal-but add it to the administration's list of illegal actions, I guess. The Kennedy family is deeply pissed."
"Two more groups have since pulled their upcoming performances because of the renaming: The Cookers, a jazz ensemble scheduled to perform on New Year's Eve, and Doug Varone and Dancers, a New York dance company that was set to celebrate its 40th anniversary with two performances in April. The Center's chairman, Richard Grenell-again, hand-selected by Trump-has accused everyone of having Trump Derangment Syndrome."
The Kennedy Center board, populated by Trump appointees, voted to add Donald J. Trump's name to the John F. Kennedy Center and quickly installed signage after meeting in Palm Beach. The change lacks congressional approval and has angered the Kennedy family. Several performing groups, including the jazz ensemble The Cookers and Doug Varone and Dancers, have canceled scheduled engagements in protest, citing moral objections and financial losses. Center chairman Richard Grenell, a Trump pick, accused critics of having "Trump Derangment Syndrome." The renaming has spurred public backlash and raised concerns about governance and artistic freedom.
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