Kennedy Center Votes for Major Name Change to Trump-Kennedy Center, According to White House Statement.

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The governing board of the prestigious performing arts venue has decided to change its name the Trump-Kennedy Center, per an announcement by the White House.

White House Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt declared online that the board's vote was unified, attributing it to "the extraordinary job President Trump has done over the last year in rescuing the building."

"This is destined to be a truly great team long into the future! The building will no doubt achieve new levels of prestige and accomplishment," Leavitt added.

The intended name change is expected to be highly controversial, particularly in Washington, D.C., where the center has served as an beloved institution since its construction and christening for President John F. Kennedy.

Background of the Center

Soon after assuming the presidency, President Donald Trump replaced all the center's existing board members and appointed loyalists in their positions. The reconstituted board later moved to appoint Trump as chairman.

The president later secured approximately $257 million in congressional funding to finance significant upgrades and other financial needs at the historic venue.

Inception

The vision for a national performing arts center began in the 1950s. Following the tragic death of President John F. Kennedy, the 35th president, in 1963, the planned venue was dedicated to his memory.

This is a developing story. Additional information will be published soon.

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