Kennedy Center latest news: Kennedy Center renamed to Trump Kennedy Center: Board member questions ‘unanimous’ vote – here’s what happened
Kennedy Center’s name changed to Trump Kennedy Center after trustees vote
“The Kennedy Center Board of Trustees voted unanimously today to name the institution the Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts,” center spokesperson Roma Daravi said in a statement. “The unanimous vote recognizes that the current President saved the institution from financial ruin and physical destruction. The new Trump Kennedy Center reflects clear bipartisan support for America’s cultural center for generations to come, CNN reported.”
According to CNN, citing a source familiar with the matter, the vote took place during the board meeting that Trump attended by phone. Trump was named president of the Kennedy Center by a newly created board in February and had previously joked about naming the venue the “Trump Kennedy Center.”
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Kennedy Center president Donald Trump reacted to the name change
At an event in the Oval Office on Thursday, Trump said he was honored and surprised by the decision, saying, “This was brought up by one of the very distinguished board members, and they voted on it, and there are a large number of board members, and they voted unanimously,” according to CNN.
Kennedy Center board member Joyce Beatty challenges voting process
But Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty, an ex-officio member of the board, disputed that claim, saying the vote was “not unanimous.” In a video sent to
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Trump says Kennedy Center sees record number of donors and plans more funding
Meanwhile, Trump also said the Kennedy Center has seen a “record number of donors” under his direction and plans to work with Congress to secure additional funding. “We are saving the building. We saved the building. The building was in very bad shape, both physically and financially. And now it is very solid, very strong,” he said, as quoted by CNN.
FAQ
What happened to the Kennedy Center’s name?
The Kennedy Center was renamed to include both John F. Kennedy and Donald Trump following a board vote.
Was the vote of the Kennedy Center board unanimous?
The board said the decision was unanimous, but Rep. Joyce Beatty disputed that claim.
