John F. Kennedy Center Moves for Significant Name Change to Trump-Kennedy Performing Arts Center, According to Administration Announcement.

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The governing board of the iconic performing arts venue has approved a measure to adopt a new name the Trump-Kennedy Center, according to a statement from the White House.

White House Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt declared online that the board's approval was consensus, citing "the extraordinary job President Trump has done over the last year in preserving the building."

"This promises to be a truly great team long into the future! The building will no doubt attain new levels of success and grandeur," Leavitt added.

The proposed move is likely to prove highly controversial, notably in Washington, D.C., where the center has served as an beloved institution since its founding and dedication for President John F. Kennedy.

Recent History of the Center

Shortly after assuming the presidency, President Donald Trump dismissed all the center's incumbent trustees and named allies in their positions. The reconstituted board subsequently voted to appoint Trump as chairman.

The president was instrumental in securing approximately $257 million in federal funds to cover significant upgrades and operational expenses at the aging venue.

Original Concept

The idea for a Washington-based performing arts center was first proposed in the 1950s. Following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the 35th president, in 1963, the planned venue was christened the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

This is a developing story. More details will be published soon.