Trump’s Name Was Added to Kennedy Center Signage After Board Vote. President Donald Trump saw his name added to the Kennedy Center façade one day after the White House announced a vote to rename the building the “Trump-Kennedy Center.” The White House said the Kennedy Center board, now chaired by Trump and filled with his appointees, voted unanimously to approve the name change. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the decision recognized Trump’s role in restoring the building’s finances, reputation and infrastructure. Workers installed new signage reading “The Donald J. Trump and” above the existing name of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts. Legal experts said congressional approval may be required, noting federal law formally designates the building as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty, an ex-officio board member, said she was muted during the call and prevented from voicing opposition or voting. The renaming came amid controversy, as several artists have canceled performances and reports showed ticket sales dropped since Trump took over the center.