Summary
A Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center was canceled after the building was renamed to include President Donald Trump's name. The decision to add Trump's name to the Kennedy Center has led to controversy, as some say it violates the law. The center's board, chosen by the president, approved the name change.
Key Facts
- A jazz concert at the Kennedy Center, scheduled for Christmas Eve, was canceled.
- The Kennedy Center was renamed to include President Trump's name.
- Musician Chuck Redd, the concert's host, canceled the event after the name change.
- The center's facade now reads "The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts."
- Some scholars and legal experts argue that the name change violates existing laws.
- Congress originally named the center as a memorial to President John F. Kennedy.
- The building's board, selected by President Trump, approved the name addition.
- Previous performances at the Kennedy Center have been canceled due to controversy over Trump's involvement.
