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Trump Renames Kennedy Center Amid Controversy and Speculation

12/19/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump allegedly renamed the Kennedy Center to the "Trump-Kennedy Center" without proper congressional approval.
Rep. Joyce Beatty and Jack Schlossberg say the board's vote was not unanimous.
Dissenting voices were muted during the meeting.
Speculation exists about an early departure from office amid the Epstein file release and health concerns.
If the issue persists, a future Democratic president could remove Trump's name from the center.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump allegedly renamed the Kennedy Center to the "Trump-Kennedy Center" without proper congressional approval.
Rep. Joyce Beatty and Jack Schlossberg say the board's vote was not unanimous.
Dissenting voices were muted during the meeting.
Speculation exists about an early departure from office amid the Epstein file release and health concerns.
If the issue persists, a future Democratic president could remove Trump's name from the center.