John F. Kennedy Center Moves for Controversial Renaming to Trump-Kennedy Performing Arts Center, As Stated by Administration Statement.

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

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced via a post that the board's vote was unified, citing "the extraordinary job President Trump has done over the last year in saving the building."

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

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

Recent History of the Institution

Not long after assuming the presidency, President Donald Trump replaced all the center's existing board members and installed supporters in their place. The newly constituted board then voted to appoint Trump as chairman.

The president helped procure approximately $257 million in federal funds to cover extensive repairs and operational expenses at the aging venue.

Original Concept

The concept for a national performing arts center was first proposed in the 1950s. Following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the 35th president, in 1963, the future venue was dedicated to his memory.

This report is being updated. More details will be added as it becomes available.