Trump wants to redesign the Kennedy Center according to his wishes – he has already had the nameplates added.Image: keystone
First, US President Donald Trump added his own name to the Kennedy Center in Washington amid public protest, now he wants to redesign the cultural center according to his wishes.
02/02/2026, 04:1902/02/2026, 04:19
The Republican announced on his Truth Social platform that the “Trump Kennedy Center” in the heart of the US capital should close for around two years in July. According to his own statements, Trump wants to make the house the best place for music, art and entertainment in the world. The US government repeatedly emphasized that the complex was in poor condition and in need of renovation.
All genres of theater, dance and music are traditionally shown in the magnificent building of the Kennedy Center on the Potomac River. The house was named after former President John F. Kennedy (1917-1963). Trump’s name was officially added in December. This led to protests: several artists and groups canceled their performances.
Shortly after taking office, Trump fired several members of the Kennedy Center’s board of trustees, took over the chairmanship himself and made the former US ambassador to Germany, Richard Grenell, president. (sda/dpa)