Summary
Senator Chris Van Hollen from Maryland opposes the addition of President Donald Trump's name to the Kennedy Center. He plans to introduce an amendment to reverse the name change. The Kennedy Center board had voted to include Trump's name, but there is opposition from some Democrats and Kennedy family members.
Key Facts
- Senator Chris Van Hollen announced plans to submit an amendment to remove Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center.
- The Kennedy Center's board voted to add President Trump's name, calling it the “Trump-Kennedy Center.”
- The center was originally named in memory of President John F. Kennedy after his assassination.
- Some people, including family members of Kennedy, oppose the name change and question the board's authority.
- Senator Van Hollen described adding Trump's name as "illegal" and expressed intentions to reverse the decision in Congress.
- Protesters expressed discontent with the renaming at a rally, holding various signs against the change.
- The Kennedy Center promotes arts and cultural programs, historically tied to President Kennedy’s legacy.
