# Trump is Made Chair of the Kennedy Center **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Tags:** trump\ **Created:** [February 12, 2025, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248 "2025-02-12T21:55:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![Ellecram](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellecram/32/18948_2.png) [@Ellecram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellecram)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2025, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248/121 "2025-12-20T02:05:36Z")
Gawd is this for real? I was just there over Thanksgiving weekend. I will never set foot in there until this is “cleaned up.” ---
**Author:** ![PhillyGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ed655f/32.png) [@PhillyGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PhillyGuy)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2025, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248/122 "2025-12-20T03:32:36Z")
> [@Ellecram](#): > > I will never set foot in there until this is “cleaned up.” I asked both Gemini and ChatGPT how much this will cost with this query: > [@](#): > > How much will it cost to take out the Trump signage on the Kennedy Center and restore the building facade, assuming anchor damage behind stone panels? Gemini says $95,000 - $167,000, although “these costs could double” depending on how anchors were bonded. ChatGTP says $1.75 million – $4.5 million. ---
**Author:** ![Ellecram](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellecram/32/18948_2.png) [@Ellecram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellecram)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2025, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248/123 "2025-12-20T04:15:32Z")
> [@PhillyGuy](#): > > > [@Ellecram](#): > > > > I will never set foot in there until this is “cleaned up.” > > I asked both Gemini and ChatGPT how much this will cost with this query: > > > [@](#): > > > > How much will it cost to take out the Trump signage on the Kennedy Center and restore the building facade, assuming anchor damage behind stone panels? > > Gemini says $95,000 - $167,000, although “these costs could double” depending on how anchors were bonded. > > ChatGTP says $1.75 million – $4.5 million. That’s certainly a lot of money but it would be worth it. The thoughts of all the damage that will need to be remedied in the future gives me a heartache. ---
**Author:** ![Pork\_Rind](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pork_rind/32/111_2.png) [@Pork\_Rind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pork_Rind)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2025, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248/124 "2025-12-20T04:49:36Z")
Good job matching the typefaces there, boys. You’d never know something was added later. /s ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2025, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248/125 "2025-12-20T04:58:41Z")
> [@Jackmannii](#): > > What will be the ultimate cost of removing/replacing all the Trumpian “improvements”/renamings during this Administration? Can’t tell you the actual figure, but it will be worth it at twice the price! ---
**Author:** ![Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kolak_of_twilo/32/73_2.png) [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolak_of_Twilo)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2025, 5:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248/126 "2025-12-20T05:11:35Z")
I just wish the typeface for the DJT addition was Calibri. ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2025, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248/127 "2025-12-20T05:15:06Z")
I wish it were the Donald J. Trump Memorial Center. ---
**Author:** ![Toxgoddess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f08c70/32.png) [@Toxgoddess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Toxgoddess)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2025, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248/128 "2025-12-20T14:13:18Z")
“The United States of Trump” Oh, you know it’s coming. He will want to name the whole country after himself. Why should the nation have the name of some long-dead Italian guy instead of the name of our greatest president ever?? Mike Johnson will surely rush that to the House floor for a vote. Or he’ll just issue an Executive Order and so it shall be done. Like renaming the Gulf of Mexico. Sarcasm. Mostly. I hope. ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2025, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248/129 "2025-12-23T19:09:47Z")
> [@Jackmannii](#): > > What will be the ultimate cost of removing/replacing all the Trumpian “improvements”/renamings during this Administration? Every penny sould come out of Trumps estate. I will happily fix the Oval office, just need my tool belt and a flat bar. ---
**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2025, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248/130 "2025-12-23T20:09:55Z")
[![](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4llrhdclvdlmmynkwsmg5tdc/bafkreibxo3ibaptxarjvyrqtkrkufzxjej5rwegq4lhv75btx65hghupve@jpeg) ](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4llrhdclvdlmmynkwsmg5tdc/bafkreibxo3ibaptxarjvyrqtkrkufzxjej5rwegq4lhv75btx65hghupve@jpeg) Sir, I have tears in my eyes, because this is the best idea you have ever had. Please resign and become a full-time awards show host, sir. ---
**Author:** ![WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wookinpanubv.2/32/3260_2.png) [@WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUBv.2)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2025, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248/131 "2025-12-24T01:47:44Z")
“…At the request of the Board, and just about everybody else in America, I am hosting the event.” And now I have tears in my eyes 🤣 I thought this particular shitshow event had already happened. Is he going to turn it into another rambling Airing of the Grievances? ---
**Author:** ![PhillyGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ed655f/32.png) [@PhillyGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PhillyGuy)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2025, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248/132 "2025-12-24T03:05:03Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > Sir, I have tears in my eyes, because this is the best idea you have ever had. Please resign and become a full-time awards show host, sir. Are you sure about this? Turning a flawed democracy into a real dictatorship is hard work for a senior citizen. JD Vance has more of the needed energy and focus: [Donald Trump is dangerous; JD Vance is much worse](https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/4934760-jd-vance-trump-presidency-threat/) Am I sure Vance is more dangerous? No, but my link makes a good case. Plus, Trump is just trolling us with that resignation idea. ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2025, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248/133 "2025-12-25T05:20:32Z")
> [@Jackmannii](#): > > The only thing left named after Trump should be a simple portrait in a White House corridor, adjacent to those of lesser Presidents like James Buchanan and Warren Harding. No portrait. Nothing. Was Hitler’s portrait relegated to a place next to lesser German leaders? ---
**Author:** ![Love\_Rhombus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/love_rhombus/32/10694_2.png) [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2025, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248/134 "2025-12-25T16:46:25Z")
> [@Toxgoddess](#): > > “The United States of Trump” > > Oh, you know it’s coming. He will want to name the whole country after himself. Why should the nation have the name of some long-dead Italian guy instead of the name of our greatest president ever?? Mike Johnson will surely rush that to the House floor for a vote. Or he’ll just issue an Executive Order and so it shall be done. Like renaming the Gulf of Mexico. > > Sarcasm. Mostly. I hope. Welcome to Trumpmerica! Enjoy your stay! I love you and so does He! ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Drake](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ad7895/32.png) [@Dr.Drake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Drake)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2025, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248/135 "2025-12-25T18:07:36Z")
“Trumpistan” more clearly conveys the deference to Putin. ---
**Author:** ![Q.Q.Switcheroo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/q.q.switcheroo/32/5713_2.png) [@Q.Q.Switcheroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.Q.Switcheroo)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2025, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248/136 "2025-12-25T18:18:26Z")
More like Trumpisorange. ---
**Author:** ![Moriarty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/moriarty/32/49_2.png) [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2025, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248/137 "2025-12-25T19:02:06Z")
For more than 20 years, the Kennedy Center has been host to a Christmas Eve jazz concert. In response to the name change, the show’s director has canceled the performance. Nobody with good taste wants to be associated with him. > **[Kennedy Center Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled after Trump name added to...](https://apnews.com/article/kennedy-center-jazz-jam-canceled-e556b53085a483140436cfaa8b6f177f)** > > A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled. Musician Chuck Redd, the show's host, says he called off the performance after the White House announced President Donald Trump's name would be added to the facility. ---
**Author:** ![Joey\_P](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/919ad9/32.png) [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2025, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248/138 "2025-12-25T21:39:51Z")
> [@WOOKINPANUBv.2](#): > > “…At the request of the Board, and just about everybody else in America, I am hosting the event.” [![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G8-3Va9WAAAny8U.jpg) ](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G8-3Va9WAAAny8U.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2025, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248/139 "2025-12-25T23:40:12Z")
I’m sure the argument will be that the ratings collapsed because CBS cut Trump’s 12 minute monologue down to 2 minutes, thereby outraging viewers who turned it off at this gross insult to Der Trump. > **[CBS Gets Revenge on Trump After ‘60 Minutes’ Fiasco](https://ca.news.yahoo.com/cbs-gets-revenge-trump-60-143307453.html)** > > The network sliced Trump’s monologue down after concerns about White House meddling. ---
**Author:** ![Ellecram](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellecram/32/18948_2.png) [@Ellecram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellecram)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2025, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248/140 "2025-12-26T00:03:53Z")
> [@needscoffee](#): > > > [@Jackmannii](#): > > > > The only thing left named after Trump should be a simple portrait in a White House corridor, adjacent to those of lesser Presidents like James Buchanan and Warren Harding.. > > No portrait. Nothing. Was Hitler’s portrait relegated to a place next to lesser German leaders? Agree. No portrait. Not even a blank space. Erase him from history (at least in that corridor). [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248.md?page=6) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-made-chair-of-the-kennedy-center/1014248.md?page=8)