Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Trump Renames Government Buildings and Programs
President Donald Trump has been renaming many government buildings, programs, and even military ships after himself.
For example, he added his name to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, which some people think is not legal.
He also renamed the US Institute of Peace and announced new battleships called Trump-class.
There are big banners with his face on federal buildings in Washington, D.C., which some people say is like something an authoritarian leader would do.
He also created new savings accounts for kids called Trump Accounts.
Additionally, he changed the design of national park passes to include his face.
Many people are upset about these changes and think they are not right.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts was renamed to include Trump's name, despite potential legal issues.
The US Institute of Peace was renamed to include Trump's name after he fired the board and employees.
Trump announced a new fleet of battleships named Trump-class, which critics say are obsolete and vulnerable.
Large banners with Trump's face were placed on federal buildings in Washington, D.C., sparking controversy.
Trump created new savings accounts for children called Trump Accounts, with significant funding from Michael Dell.
- Who
- President Donald Trump
- What
- Renaming of government buildings, programs, and military vessels
- When
- December 2025 and throughout 2025
- Where
- United States, primarily in Washington, D.C.
- Why
- To honor Trump's work and legacy, according to the administration, but criticized as self-aggrandizement and potentially illegal
- John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
- Renamed to Donald J. Trump and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts
- US Institute of Peace
- Renamed to include Trump's name, despite ongoing legal disputes
- Trump-class battleships
- New fleet of U.S. Navy vessels named after Trump
- Washington, DC banners
- Large banners with Trump's face on federal buildings
- Trump Accounts
- New savings and investment accounts for children
- National park passes
- Redesigned to feature Trump's face alongside George Washington's