"Idaho GOP Rep. Mike Simpson, who introduced the amendment, said, 'Yes, we renamed the opera house at the Kennedy Center for First Lady Melania Trump, who is the honorary chairman of the board of trustees of the Kennedy Center.'
He expressed that it’s an 'excellent way to recognize' the first lady’s 'support and commitment to promoting the arts.'
The amendment was adopted by the committee, 35-22, with Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez joining with the panel’s Republicans to vote yes.
Earlier this year, the newly constituted board of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts elected President Donald Trump as its chairman.
'It is a Great Honor to be Chairman of The Kennedy Center, especially with this amazing Board of Trustees. We will make The Kennedy Center a very special and exciting place!'”
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