“The Most Unprofessional Thing I’ve Ever Seen:” Trump’s Recent Threats Continue to Question the Fate of the Kennedy Center

Graphic by Maria Clara Cruz Located in Washington, D.C., the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has recently become a source of conflict between the Trump administration and the U.S. District Court, becoming an ongoing discussion of whether or not President Trump’s name will be permanently added to the exterior wall of the memorial. Built in honor of former President John F. Kennedy, the center itself is an institution of national significance. Known for his love of the arts, President Kennedy was well known for inviting artists from various disciplines to the White House during his presidency. When the idea for a cultural center in the nation’s capitol was first proposed in 1962, the president and the first lady launched a $30 million campaign in support of the project. President Johnson would later contribute to the campaign as well, demonstrating bipartisan interest in the project.

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