The historic Kennedy Center could be renamed within days

Politics
23 Aug 2025 • 3:18 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Donald Trump has indicated that the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. could be renamed after him imminently, suggesting it might happen "in a week or so".
  • These comments were made from the Oval Office during his announcement that the FIFA World Cup draw would be held at the institution.
  • Trump is scheduled to host this year's Kennedy Center Honors, for figures including George Strait and KISS, stating the board requested him to emcee.
  • Republican lawmakers have introduced legislative measures, such as a bill to rename the centre after Trump and an amendment to name the Kennedy Center’s Opera House after Melania Trump.
  • The institution has faced protests and cancellations, including Lin-Manuel Miranda cancelling a planned run and a boycott by some Les Misérables cast members, since Trump assumed leadership.

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