President Trump sparked controversy when he accidentally called a famous Washington D.C. landmark the “Trump-Kennedy Center.” Many people think this wasn’t just a simple mistake, but a hint at what he plans to rename next in the capital.
According to HuffPost, the president made this comment while talking about a big upcoming event: the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw. The draw will happen on Friday at The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts. But when Trump mentioned the place, he included his own name in it.
“You have a big event on Friday at the Trump – Kennedy Center,” the president said. He quickly noticed his mistake and fixed it right away, saying, “Oh, excuse me, at the Kennedy Center.” Trump was speaking at the signing of a peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The event took place at the U.S. Institute of Peace. This matters because the State Department had just renamed that building for Trump earlier in the week.
This slip-up happened right after another building got renamed
Critics quickly pointed out the timing. One building just got the Trump name, and then the president accidentally mentions another major landmark with his name on it. Many people think this shows what he’s planning to do next.
People on social media jumped on his comment immediately. Many said this wasn’t an accident at all. They believe Trump accidentally revealed his real plans. Since the U.S. Institute of Peace was already renamed this week, critics think the Kennedy Center is likely next in line. Some Republicans have even been pushing for a Nobel Prize nomination for the president recently.
“We all know he will rename it that eventually,” one person wrote. “By the time Donald is done, his name will be on everything,” another user commented.
The reaction online was strong. Many opponents said these comments show Trump is desperate to put his name on every building and public place he can while he’s still president. They argue he wants to leave a permanent mark on the capital, no matter what these buildings were originally called or their historical importance.
Critics say this is inappropriate, especially when the president is dealing with major international events like the peace agreement or promoting the FIFA World Cup. Meanwhile, the administration has also faced criticism over the EPA’s approval of controversial pesticides. The moment was captured on video and shared widely on December 4, 2025. Many believe this slip-up revealed Trump’s true plans to rename more D.C. landmarks.
Published: Dec 5, 2025 03:45 pm