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News|Donald TrumpTrump’s name added to Kennedy Center exterior, one day after vote to renameRelatives of the late President John F Kennedy slammed the centre’s board, saying the name cannot be changed under law.

The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, has undergone a name change following a vote by its board members. The venue is now officially titled "The Donald J Trump and the John F Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts," marking the first time a…

EBy Emily CarterDec 20, 20252 min read

The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, has undergone a name change following a vote by its board members. The venue is now officially titled "The Donald J Trump and the John F Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts," marking the first time a national institution has been named after a sitting US president.

On Fri, Dec 19, 2025, workers installed metal lettering on the building’s exterior to reflect the new designation. The center announced the update on social media, citing the recognition of President Donald J Trump’s leadership alongside John F Kennedy's legacy.

The decision has faced criticism from various parties, including family members of former President Kennedy and historians. They argue that only Congress has the authority to change the name of the Kennedy Center, as it was established as a living memorial to Kennedy by law in 1964. Ray Smock, a former House of Representatives historian, emphasized that the Kennedy Center board does not have legislative power, as reported by the Associated Press.

According to the AP, the legislation that named the center explicitly prohibits the board from dedicating the center to anyone else or adding another person's name to the building's exterior.

The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, has undergone a name change following a vote by its board members.
Emily Carter · Thehackingpost

In reaction to the renaming, Kerry Kennedy, a niece of former President Kennedy, expressed her intention to remove Trump’s name after his presidential term ends. She communicated this plan through a social media post.

Former Congressman Joe Kennedy III also noted that the Kennedy Center was intended as a "living memorial" to a fallen president, similar to the Lincoln Memorial, and should not be renamed under any circumstances.

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The renaming of the Kennedy Center is unprecedented, as national landmarks like the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and Kennedy Center were named posthumously in honor of notable US leaders. President Trump has previously expressed interest in associating his name with the center and has been involved in restructuring its board to align with his administration's viewpoints, which include criticisms of cultural institutions perceived as left-leaning.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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