Summary
On Friday, the Kennedy Center changed its name to include President Donald Trump alongside John F. Kennedy after the center's board, chosen by Trump, voted for the change. The center is now called The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts.
Key Facts
- The Kennedy Center's name now includes both Donald Trump and John F. Kennedy.
- The change was made after a vote by the board of trustees.
- The vote by the board of trustees was unanimous.
- President Donald Trump selected the members of the board.
- This decision was made to honor both Trump and Kennedy, former U.S. presidents.
- Workers used blue tarps to hide the scaffolding as they put up the new name.
- The name change was completed in Washington, D.C., on December 19, 2025.
