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Kennedy Center Renamed Trump-Kennedy Center Amid Controversy

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12 hours ago, SunnyinBangrak said:

Ahaha I LOVE it when he does this. He thrives on the haters venting and raging. And boy they never disappoint.

You know your love for this man, says a lot about you 😉 and everyone with you. 

 

Unbelievable how ,,,,,,,, much I miss Monty Python now

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4 minutes ago, Hummin said:

Unbelievable how ,,,,,,,, much I miss Monty Python now

You wokies shouldnt have banned comedy then. Never mind you got woke comics Griffin and O'Donnell should be more hiwawious than weweasing Woderwick🤣

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7 minutes ago, SunnyinBangrak said:

You wokies shouldnt have banned comedy then. Never mind you got woke comics Griffin and O'Donnell should be more hiwawious than weweasing Woderwick🤣

Wokied, lefties, is all you got? 

 

I do not associate myself with those terms, but good luck, the more of this, the easier it will be to disconnect from USA.

13 hours ago, SunnyinBangrak said:

Ahaha I LOVE it when he does this.

 

What has "He" done? The story is about what other people have done.

I think it's hilarious 

14 hours ago, Celsius said:

 

TrumpHub

Trump Twit

21 hours ago, webfact said:

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Picture courtesy of Wikipedia

 

The Kennedy Center will now be known as the Trump-Kennedy Center after the board's unanimous decision, as revealed by the White House. US President Trump's "unbelievable work" in saving the venue has sparked this change and stirred reactions. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt praised both Trump and Kennedy, forecasting a blend of success.

 

Construction of the national performing arts centre began in the 1950s, eventually turning into a memorial for President John F. Kennedy after his assassination. However, this name change is divisive, especially in Washington, D.C., where the center holds iconic status. Following Trump’s appointment, he fired the existing board replacing them with allies, ensuring his dominance as chairman, and secured $257 million in renovations.

 

Joyce Beatty, an Ohio Democratic Representative and board member, disputes the claimed unanimous vote, stating she was muted during discussions. Some argue that because the center’s original naming was legislated in 1964, Congressional approval is required for any changes. A spending bill to rename the opera venue within the center remains pending.

 

Legal experts highlight possibilities of name use on the website or with tickets, but any legislative-derived complications persist. Trump's changes have reportedly impacted ticket sales and subscriptions, fueled by criticisms of political interference. Releases of planned events like Lin Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton have been cancelled, reflecting industry pushback.

 

Trump's direct selection of Kennedy Center honourees, which included Sylvester Stallone and KISS members, underscores the ongoing controversy. Notable is the mixed public reaction during his appearances at the center, demonstrating the polarised views surrounding his involvement, reported the BBC.

 

 

Key Takeaways

  • Kennedy Center is renamed Trump-Kennedy Center, sparking debate.
  • The board reshuffle and major renovations initiated by Trump have heavily influenced this change.
  • Legal questions linger about name validity without Congressional approval.

 

 

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Well I suppose it makes sense …..they both had horrific incidents

JFK was assassinated , and Donnie had a near death experience with a self held micro blade !

That was fast...

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If Kennedy was a slave owning civil war general the republicans

would nave never allowed this name change to happen… :coffee1:

Let's hope when Trump gets chucked out, everything gets its original name back, the White House is put back to its original splendour, instead of a high class brothel, after all, who wants to be reminded of the most disrespectful, felon, wannabe dictator, clown, Pressy in history.....😬

39 minutes ago, BKKKevin said:

If Kennedy was a slave owning civil war general the republicans

would nave never allowed this name change to happen… :coffee1:

Except that all the confederate generals were Democrats, and after the war they (the Democrats) founded the Ku Klux Klan. 

 

Kennedy was womanizing silver-spoon trust fund baby, which is why the left loves him. 

12 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

Except that all the confederate generals were Democrats, and after the war they (the Democrats) founded the Ku Klux Klan. 

 

Kennedy was womanizing silver-spoon trust fund baby, which is why the left loves him. 


Those “democrats” all left the party after to enactment of the civil rights act… 


So I guess having Mr Grab Um By The Pu$$y name up there is appropriate… :coffee1:

8 minutes ago, BKKKevin said:


Those “democrats” all left after to enactment of the civil rights act… 


So I guess having Mr Grab Um By The Pu$$y name up there is appropriate… :coffee1:

Wrong again, Republicans were mostly responsible for the civil rights movement and for passing the Civil Rights Act of 1957, which Democrats fought tooth and nail. 

 

The Democrats needed votes, and because they believe blacks were inferior, they passed affirmative action in '64. 

 

 

On 12/19/2025 at 6:51 AM, SunnyinBangrak said:

Because he ends 8 wars the democrats couldnt do, and what do the haters do? Wah wah wah

Because he creates economic conditions and causes new all time highs on the stock markets, and what do the haters do? Wah wah wah

He tries his best to end the global lefts war with Russia, what do they do? Yep, more wah wah wah

He enforces laws to keep Americans safe, and what do they do? Wah wah wah

He ends systematic welfare and other fraud on govt funds. What do they do? Wah wah wah

So, what does he do? He trolls the bedickins out of them which finally gives them a reason to wah wah wah.

 

Surely the "sad posters" are the ones throwing hissy fits over all the progress and positive outcomes🤣

Talk about delusional - I think this is actually classifiable a true Trump DS; deranged into a Trumpian alternate reality.

15 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

Wrong again, Republicans were mostly responsible for the civil rights movement and for passing the Civil Rights Act of 1957, which Democrats fought tooth and nail. 

 

The Democrats needed votes, and because they believe blacks were inferior, they passed affirmative action in '64. 

 

 


Lyndon B Johnson is rolling over in his grave at your historical gaslighting…  :coffee1:

 
 

 

15 hours ago, Hummin said:

Wokied, lefties, is all you got? 

 

I do not associate myself with those terms, but good luck, the more of this, the easier it will be to disconnect from USA.

You can't disconnect, your defenseless 

33 minutes ago, BKKKevin said:

I guess having Mr Grab Um By The Pu$$y name up there is appropriate… :coffee1:

As opposed to frolicking in Jeffrey Epstein's pool like Bill Clinton

11 minutes ago, BKKKevin said:


Lyndon B Johnson is rolling over in his grave at you historical gaslighting…  :coffee1:

 
 

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The left re-writing history. Once Republicans used the military to integrate schools and compel Democrats to comply with the civil rights laws such that they could no longer stop blacks from voting, Democrats got on board and started buying votes with welfare and affirmative action. 

 

Prior to all the Democrat handouts, blacks were mostly Republican. 

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The left lies and lies and lies

 

https://www.google.com/search?q=1957+civil+rights+act+passed&sca_esv=6c98331b2701dd74&ei=TxJGaaXNNZqNseMP75-9sAo&ved=0ahUKEwjlsK2nl8uRAxWaRmwGHe9PD6YQ4dUDCBE&uact=5&oq=1957+civil+rights+act+passed&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiHDE5NTcgY2l2aWwgcmlnaHRzIGFjdCBwYXNzZWQyBhAAGAUYHjIGEAAYCBgeMgYQABgIGB4yBhAAGAgYHjIGEAAYCBgeMgsQABiABBiGAxiKBTIIEAAYgAQYogRI2BdQAFjyEHAAeAGQAQCYAXSgAakDqgEDMS4zuAEDyAEA-AEBmAIEoALHA8ICBhAAGAcYHsICCBAAGAcYCBgewgIIEAAYBRgHGB6YAwCSBwMwLjSgB-MvsgcDMC40uAfHA8IHBTItMy4xyAcYgAgA&sclient=gws-wiz-serp

2 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

As opposed to frolicking in Jeffrey Epstein's pool like Bill Clinton


Again more of your gaslighting… :coffee1:

 

 

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On 12/19/2025 at 6:51 AM, SunnyinBangrak said:

Because he ends 8 wars the democrats couldnt do, and what do the haters do? Wah wah wah

Because he creates economic conditions and causes new all time highs on the stock markets, and what do the haters do? Wah wah wah

He tries his best to end the global lefts war with Russia, what do they do? Yep, more wah wah wah

He enforces laws to keep Americans safe, and what do they do? Wah wah wah

He ends systematic welfare and other fraud on govt funds. What do they do? Wah wah wah

So, what does he do? He trolls the bedickins out of them which finally gives them a reason to wah wah wah.

 

Surely the "sad posters" are the ones throwing hissy fits over all the progress and positive outcomes🤣

Can you please enlighten us which 8 wars he ended?

 

17 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

You can't disconnect, your defenseless 

Well hear hear who’s talking. Dumb dumber dumbest, especially when you claim the left lies and lies, and Trump doesnt do anything else than lies and here you are defending him. Something horrible wrong with those who claims everyone else lies when sitting in a perfectly vulnerable classic glass house, and still crying out, lies lies lies. The green stuff you brag about, isnt good for you

13 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

The left re-writing history. Once Republicans used the military to integrate schools and compel Democrats to comply with the civil rights laws such that they could no longer stop blacks from voting, Democrats got on board and started buying votes with welfare and affirmative action. 

 

Prior to all the Democrat handouts, blacks were mostly Republican. 

CivilRights.jpg.b5dd6b734ac64d18e8f2115b9fa20af5.jpg

 

The left lies and lies and lies

 

https://www.google.com/search?q=1957+civil+rights+act+passed&sca_esv=6c98331b2701dd74&ei=TxJGaaXNNZqNseMP75-9sAo&ved=0ahUKEwjlsK2nl8uRAxWaRmwGHe9PD6YQ4dUDCBE&uact=5&oq=1957+civil+rights+act+passed&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiHDE5NTcgY2l2aWwgcmlnaHRzIGFjdCBwYXNzZWQyBhAAGAUYHjIGEAAYCBgeMgYQABgIGB4yBhAAGAgYHjIGEAAYCBgeMgsQABiABBiGAxiKBTIIEAAYgAQYogRI2BdQAFjyEHAAeAGQAQCYAXSgAakDqgEDMS4zuAEDyAEA-AEBmAIEoALHA8ICBhAAGAcYHsICCBAAGAcYCBgewgIIEAAYBRgHGB6YAwCSBwMwLjSgB-MvsgcDMC40uAfHA8IHBTItMy4xyAcYgAgA&sclient=gws-wiz-serp

ok, i do accept that people on the left tell lies sometimes.

Has trump ever told a lie? sorry,i should rephrase that,has trump ever told the truth?

17 minutes ago, jvs said:

Can you please enlighten us which 8 wars he ended?

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y3599gx4qo

 

Now, remind me of how many wars the big guy ended. Oh🤣

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December 18, 2025

Because the Kennedy Center was originally created by an act of Congress that was signed into federal law, officially renaming it requires Congressional approval. A bill to rename the Center the Donald J. Trump Center for the Performing Arts was introduced in the House in July, though it has not advanced through Congress.

 

“Beyond using the Kennedy Center to reward his friends and political allies, President Trump is now attempting to affix his name to yet another public institution without legal authority. Federal law established the Center as a memorial to President Kennedy and prohibits changing its name without Congressional action.

 

At today’s meeting, a sitting Member of Congress was muted, and participants were prevented from speaking—actions that reflect a troubling lack of transparency and respect for the rule of law. This whole process displays the corruption that permeates the entire Trump Administration, and as ex-officio members of the Kennedy Center Board, we will be unwavering in our commitment to holding this Administration accountable.”

 

https://playbill.com/article/kennedy-center-board-votes-to-rename-institution-trump-kennedy-center

29 minutes ago, SunnyinBangrak said:

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y3599gx4qo

 

Now, remind me of how many wars the big guy ended. Oh🤣

 

You should try to actually read the sources you link to before you post them, though knowing you are MAGA that may be asked too much, because that link proves his claims are LIES

On 12/18/2025 at 5:20 PM, dinsdale said:

Here we go again. Another thread for the sufferers to vent their hatred.

 

Question: Was this appropriate?

The people who are commenting negatively are expressing their  opposition and disgust to his dictate. Trump is forcing an ostensibly apolitical cultural center to rename to include his name.  Although common in totalitarian dictatorships such as North Korea and Syria, it is unacceptable in the free world. The man has not even contributed any of his money to the center's upkeep and operations.

im really fed up with that infantile, the only redeeming trait is that he puts an end to the even more idiotic CO2/climate change paranoia 

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On 12/19/2025 at 5:20 AM, dinsdale said:

Here we go again. Another thread for the sufferers to vent their hatred.

Just something for you, your man doing what he does best..................🤫

 

 

40 minutes ago, transam said:

Just something for you, your man doing what he does best..................🤫

 

 

So you have notorious liar Adam Schiff telling us how Trump (who Schiff has told the craziest lies about, thousands of times) is a liar? Is this peak liberal insanity?

How did all Schiffs "evidence of collusion in plain sight" age? Like a squid under your EV car seat on a hot day😅

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