Melania Trump to Have Opera House Named After Her?

US House Republicans propose renaming the iconic opera venue at the Kennedy Center after former First Lady Melania Trump

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What’s the Venue Being Renamed? The 2,364-seat opera house at Washington’s John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts may soon bear Melania Trump’s name

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Proposal Backed by Republicans The renaming was advanced by the GOP-controlled House Appropriations Committee during a 2026 budget hearing on Tuesday

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Why Melania Trump? Supporters say the renaming honors her contributions as First Lady and promotes conservative influence in U.S. cultural spaces

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Opponents argue the move politicizes a national cultural landmark tied to President Kennedy’s legacy

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The proposal must pass the full House and Senate — which may spark heated debate before any change becomes official

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If approved, this would mark another major symbolic win for the Trump brand in reshaping public institutions

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