John F. Kennedy Center Votes for Significant Renaming to Trump-Kennedy Performing Arts Center, According to White House Announcement.

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The governing board of the renowned performing arts venue has approved a measure to change its name the Trump-Kennedy Center, according to a statement from the White House.

White House Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated on social media that the board's approval was consensus, attributing it to "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 continued.

The planned renaming is likely to prove highly controversial, notably in Washington, D.C., where the center has been an beloved institution since its construction and christening for President John F. Kennedy.

Recent History of the Venue

Soon after taking office, President Donald Trump replaced all the center's existing board members and appointed supporters in their stead. The freshly appointed board later moved to appoint Trump as chairman.

The president later secured approximately $257 million in congressional funding to finance significant upgrades and associated costs at the national venue.

Inception

The vision for a national performing arts center originated in the 1950s. Following the murder of President John F. Kennedy, the 35th president, in 1963, the future venue was named in his honor.

Further details are emerging. More details will be added as it becomes available.