Case 1:25-cv-04480 Document 1 Filed 12/22/25 Page 12 of 18 Trump stands in opposition to these values, and his name should not be placed alongside President Kennedy's. President Kennedy's niece Maria Shriver said: It is beyond comprehension that this sitting president has sought to rename this great memorial dedicated to President Kennedy. It is beyond wild that he would think adding his name in front of President Kennedy's name is acceptable. Next thing perhaps he will want to rename JFK Airport, rename the Lincoln Memorial, the Trump Lincoln Memorial. Congress has determined that the Kennedy Center's purpose is to serve as a living memorial to President Kennedy.

Source: New York Times December 23, 2025 19:59 UTC