US EditionHouse GOP moves to rename Kennedy Center Opera House after Melania Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C., JUL 22 – House Republicans advanced a 33-25 amendment to rename the Kennedy Center's 2,364-seat opera house for Melania Trump, linking funding to the change amid political opposition.
- Republicans in the House Appropriations Committee voted 33-25 to rename the Kennedy Center Opera House after Melania Trump as part of the fiscal year 2026 funding bill.
- Representative Mike Simpson stated it was an excellent way to recognize Melania Trump's commitment to promoting the arts.
- Democratic Representative Chellie Pingree criticized the move as slightly divisive, questioning its necessity.
- The proposed name change would officially designate the opera house, marking the first instance of a Kennedy Center theater carrying a Trump family member's name, if approved by Congress.
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The performing arts center was established as a "living memorial" to President John F. Kennedy, though House Republicans have now proposed using the institution to honor Melania as wellJOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP via Getty; ANDREW THOMAS/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty; Chip Somodevilla/Getty Jack Schlossberg, the Kennedy Center, and Melania Trump.Jack Schlossberg is advocating for the Kennedy Center to remain a memorial dedicated solely to his grandf…
The Republicans want to name the opera house in the Kennedy Center after the wife of US President Donald Trump.
Democrats Freak Out After Republicans Honor Melania With Opera House Renaming - The American Tribune.com
In a very sweet move that is coming as part of an appropriations package, Republicans are attempting to rename the Kennedy Center’s Opera House, one of the largest and most important facilities in the Kennedy Center, the “First Lady Melania Trump Opera House” in honor of the much-beloved First Lady. Predictably, Democrats are freaking out about it. As background, on Tuesday, July 22, the Republican-led House Appropriations Committee passed an am…
Republicans want to rename the Kennedy Center's Opera House after Melania Trump
GOP Lawmakers have approved funds for the Kennedy Center under the condition that the opera house be renamed after the first lady. It's the latest big change for the arts organization under Trump.
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