The board of trustees for the Kennedy Center has unanimously decided to rename the venue to 'The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts.' This decision was announced by spokesperson Roma Daravi, who stated that the renaming acknowledges the current Chairman's role in saving the institution from financial difficulties and potential physical destruction. The board's statement emphasized that the new name reflects bipartisan support for the cultural center's future. President Donald Trump was reportedly involved in discussions regarding the renaming during a call with the board. Following his return to the presidency in 2025, Trump made significant changes to the Kennedy Center board.