Thirty-three House Republicans voted to rename the Kennedy Center Opera House to the First Lady Melania Trump Opera House. This amendment was adopted into a House Appropriations Committee bill by a vote of 33 to 25 but has not yet been voted on by the entire Congress. Rep. Mike Simpson noted that this action recognizes Melania Trump's support for the arts. Rep. Greg Casar criticized the renaming amid concerns about health care for millions. President Trump is currently the chairman of the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees, which has faced controversy due to his appointments.
A group of 33 House Republicans voted in favor of renaming the Kennedy Center Opera House to the First Lady Melania Trump Opera House on Tuesday. The amendment was adopted in the bill by 33-25, though has not yet been voted on by the rest of Congress.
Rep. Mike Simpson (R-ID) stated, This designates an excellent way to recognize her support and commitment to promoting the arts and I would encourage members to vote for this.
Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) criticized the move on social media, highlighting the irony of renaming the opera house while millions face health care cuts.
President Trump currently serves as the chairman of the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees and has appointed allies to the board, which has faced controversy.
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