The Kennedy Center Honors will be renamed the "Trump Kennedy Center," following a controversial name change by President Donald Trump. While the venue will close for a two-year renovation, the annual ceremony will still take place, with the renamed event being held in a smaller venue. This comes after dozens of artists, including Renee Fleming, Philip Glass, and the Washington City Opera, have cancelled performances at the Kennedy Center due to the change. The White House announced plans to cease Entertainment Operations for two years beginning July 4, 2026.