Kennedy Center Renamed 'Trump-Kennedy Center' Amidst Fierce Backlash

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Firstpost•19-12-2025, 06:09
Kennedy Center Renamed 'Trump-Kennedy Center' Amidst Fierce Backlash
- •White House announced the Kennedy Center will be renamed 'Trump-Kennedy Center' due to President Trump's efforts in 'saving the building'.
- •Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the news, stating the decision was unanimous and would bring new success.
- •The renaming follows Trump replacing the center's board with allies, who then voted him chairman and Richard Grenell as president.
- •Board member Joyce Beatty and Kennedy's grandson Jack Schlossberg dispute the 'unanimous' vote, claiming they were muted.
- •Kennedy family members and legal experts argue the center, named by a 1964 federal law, requires Congressional approval for an official name change.
Why It Matters: Kennedy Center renamed 'Trump-Kennedy Center' by board, sparking controversy and legal questions.
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