Trump could rename Kennedy Center after himself ‘in a week or so’
The historic Kennedy Center could be renamed within days
- 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.