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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Brendan Rascius

Kennedy Center changed board rules so Trump’s hand-picked trustees could force through name change, report says

The Kennedy Center changed its board rules earlier this year, paving the way for President Donald Trump’s name to be added to the performing arts organization, according to a new report.

The center’s bylaws were altered in May so that ex officio members — who are designated by Congress — could not cast votes or count towards a quorum, The Washington Post reported.

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