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Republicans propose naming the Kennedy Center's opera house after Melania Trump [View all]

Source: NBC News

July 22, 2025, 4:03 PM EDT

WASHINGTON — Republicans on Tuesday proposed naming the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts' Opera House after first lady Melania Trump, with the lawmaker who sponsored the measure saying he wanted to honor the first lady's "support and commitment in promoting the arts and humanities."

House Republicans tucked the provision by Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, into the bill that would fund the Interior Department, the Environmental Protection Agency and other related agencies for fiscal year 2026, which begins in October. The House Appropriations Committee adopted it as part of an amendment in a 33-25 vote and reported the legislation out of committee in a 33-28 vote. It would next head to the full House for a vote.

“First Lady Melania Trump serves as the Honorary Chair of the Board of Trustees at the Kennedy Center," Simpson, chair of the subcommittee that crafted the funding bill, said in a statement. "Naming a theater after her is an excellent way to recognize her appreciation for the arts."

Reached for comment, Simpson’s spokesperson, Lexi Hamel, said President Trump did not request that Republicans propose the change. Simpson's subcommittee oversees federal funding for capital repairs, operations and maintenance at the Kennedy Center, which consists of three main theaters, including the Opera House. The theater was designed to host operas, ballets and musicals. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, ranking member on the subcommittee, said Tuesday during the full committee markup of the bill that she was "surprised" to find the Kennedy Center provision in the amendment and made it clear that she opposed it.

Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/republicans-propose-naming-kennedy-centers-opera-house-melania-trump-rcna220338

Venues like this name halls for BIG DONORS. I doubt they have don't a damn cent to anything associated with "the arts" (or anything else).

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Republicans propose naming the Kennedy Center's opera house after Melania Trump [View all] BumRushDaShow Jul 22 OP

They can do performances in all of her five languages...woohoo! wcmagumba Jul 22 #1

I'm pretty sure she can only say one thing in those languages, though... buzzycrumbhunger Jul 22 #26

Isn't there a special art domain called the nude call girl gallery? efhmc Jul 22 #2

She was a Nude Porno Hooker Girl. Trueblue1968 Jul 22 #27

im guessing some of trumps panic is that melanomas true involvement samnsara Jul 23 #45

Yep, she needs to be bought off.... again Attilatheblond Jul 23 #63

Thnaks for the correction. efhmc Jul 23 #62

Will they show her pornos there? orangecrush Jul 22 #3

Amazing what "those" bible-thumpers and fatso's cult allow these 2 grifter to get away with wolfie001 Jul 22 #6

I would prefer RUTH BADER GINSBURG OPERA HOUSE. Chipper Chat Jul 22 #4

I would have no problem naming it the Ginsburg-Scalia Opera House Polybius Jul 22 #14

OFFS "Vhat do I fuuckin care about Chreestmaas or the ahpra??" Marie Marie Jul 22 #5

You do the accent so well!! COL Mustard Jul 23 #39

That's because I speak 5 languages and came to the U.S. on one of them "Genius Visas". Marie Marie Jul 23 #68

Good opportunity for Malaria to 're-invent' herself ... Tarzanrock Jul 22 #7

Oh FFS Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 22 #8

I'm afraid we have NOT seen nothing yet! bluestarone Jul 22 #9

For anyone... littlemissmartypants Jul 22 #30

Are they going to have strippers perform there now? Diamond_Dog Jul 22 #10

Dance: Ten, Looks: Three Lyrics - Chorus Line sheshe2 Jul 23 #57

WTF???? cstanleytech Jul 22 #11

If you are going to name an opera house, how about picking an actual opera singer, valleyrogue Jul 22 #12

I see what you did there. Chipper Chat Jul 22 #16

David Rose "The Stripper" NBachers Jul 22 #13

Some things just are ridiculous. hamsterjill Jul 22 #15

Kennedy Center Ho House! Floyd R. Turbo Jul 22 #17

That's good, Floyd! ProudMNDemocrat Jul 23 #59

You are too kind! Floyd R. Turbo Jul 23 #64

Ok, sure, as long as they perform only these operas not fooled Jul 22 #18

Squirrel ... aggiesal Jul 22 #19

An opera house popsdenver Jul 22 #20

Utter bullshit. There isn't a single Republican left after the last decade who gives a flying fuck about the arts or Karasu Jul 22 #21

Tell me again what she's done to support the arts? JohnnyRingo Jul 22 #22

Seems like the National Gallery would be more in her wheelhouse. bluedigger Jul 22 #23

I'm a little surprised that markodochartaigh Jul 22 #24

AKA Porn Star, "genius", Married to a Neo Nazi Cha Jul 22 #25

There are reasons why people in Slovenia ... Tarzanrock Jul 22 #28

Melania probably doesn't even want it named after her. tanyev Jul 22 #29

The Perfect complimentary pairing... littlemissmartypants Jul 22 #31

Welcome to the Whore of Babylon Theater in the John F. Kennedy Center for the Arts. LudwigPastorius Jul 23 #32

Can't wait to see her statue in front of the Opera House...... Grins Jul 23 #33

Oh hell NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is not a brothel or a casino. I will always call it what it was named years ago. appleannie1 Jul 23 #34

Our next president will rename it appropriately. KY_EnviroGuy Jul 23 #35

Let 'em...come midterms we'll change it back PortTack Jul 23 #36

O.K. but it should be called "The Melania Knew Room*" Botany Jul 23 #37

She was one of his original Lolitas, right? Trump and Melania's first screw was on the Lolita plane? travelingthrulife Jul 23 #49

But @ that time she was a little old to be a Lolita @ but she was still a sex worker. Botany Jul 23 #53

What's the new name? liberalgunwilltravel Jul 23 #38

The best little whorehouse in Washington DC Ray Bruns Jul 23 #47

That's the surest way to keep my ass out of any seat there, ever! COL Mustard Jul 23 #40

Oooh, Kennedy Center is going to add mnhtnbb Jul 23 #41

Welcome to the Lickspittle Republicans Opera House JHB Jul 23 #42

Where I grew up she would have been called a slut. twodogsbarking Jul 23 #43

just holding my breath til they are out and all their tacky gold shit goes with them samnsara Jul 23 #44

... pazzyanne Jul 23 #46

Opera House oberle Jul 23 #48

The gallery will feature life size nude photos of Melania Martin Eden Jul 23 #50

So they will call it Barron's Mother's Theatre? twodogsbarking Jul 23 #51

While they're at it DFW Jul 23 #52

I propose Republicans hurry along with the impeachment, conviction, and removal. Brainfodder Jul 23 #54

Cheetah 2 or the Gold Club Henry203 Jul 23 #55

Call it this... Abstractartist Jul 23 #56

First Lady of Pornhub YorkRd Jul 23 #58

I have an old trash can I'm thing of spray painting gold. Set it out front with a sign, Hotler Jul 23 #60

What? Are they going to name it the Melanoma center or the Malaria center? Linda ladeewolf Jul 23 #61

Trump's such an embarrassment neohippie Jul 23 #65

Verdi, Wagner, Mozart, Puccini, Strauss, Gluck, Gounod, Donizetti, Bellini, Bizet, etal. Golden Raisin Jul 23 #66

So it will be The Best Little Whorehouse in DC ? IbogaProject Jul 23 #67