"WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump's handpicked board voted Thursday to rename Washington's leading performing arts center as the Trump-Kennedy Center, the White House said. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the vote on social media, saying it was because of the "unbelievable work President Trump has done over the last year in saving the building. Not only from the standpoint of its reconstruction, but also financially, and its reputation.""
"President Donald Trump speaks on the red carpet before the 48th Kennedy Center Honors, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington. AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts was named by Congress. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Copyright © 2025 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved."
A board appointed by President Donald Trump voted to rename Washington's leading performing arts venue the Trump-Kennedy Center. The White House announced the vote and cited President Trump's role in saving the building, noting work on reconstruction, financial support, and reputation restoration. The White House press secretary announced the decision on social media and described the work as "unbelievable." A photo caption notes President Trump at the 48th Kennedy Center Honors on Dec. 7, 2025. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts was originally named by Congress. The report is labeled a developing story.
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