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bigtree

(93,378 posts)
Thu Dec 18, 2025, 05:21 PM Dec 18

There's nothing more stupid than Trump putting his name in front of, or even alongside of JFK's

....but there's very little more vulgar and insensitive than the convicted felon obviously insisting to the board of political loyalists he installed at the Kennedy Center that his name be included in the MEMORIAL center dedicated to the president who was ASSASSINATED in office.

In what universe is this remotely acceptable?

And what's next? The Trump/Kennedy eternal flame?

Trump/Lincoln Memorial?

National memorials are meant as places of healing after great loss for Americans to honor the deceased and acknowledge their grief; a communal place to reflect and remember those passed.

It's also a way to demonstrate that their contributions to the country are not forgotten. That sentiment is immutable, not an opportunity for self-aggrandizement, not an invitation to callously usurp the regard and affection meant for the individuals who have been honored and celebrated there.

Instead of respecting the enduring sadness of the death of President John Kennedy, Trump is gloming onto that tragically shortened legacy as if he's envious of the attention and regard given a fallen president of the United States.

Certainly he, and we, can only dream there would be an actual event or occasion for someone to commission such a National monument to his infamy.



Dec 6th, 2025
CNN Anchors Amused At Trump ‘Slip’ About Renaming Kennedy Center — After Himself
https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/cnn-anchors-amused-at-trump-slip-about-renaming-kennedy-center-after-himself/

4 mos ago
President Trump Suggests He Wants to Rename the Kennedy Center
“GREAT Nominees for the TRUMP/KENNEDY CENTER, whoops, I mean, KENNEDY CENTER, AWARDS,” Trump wrote on Truth Social yesterday, suggesting that he would like to rename the Kennedy Center to the Trump Center.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/president-trump-suggests-he-wants-to-rename-the-kennedy-center/ar-AA1KsFs7

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There's nothing more stupid than Trump putting his name in front of, or even alongside of JFK's (Original Post) bigtree Dec 18 OP
What's next, the Donald Reagan National Airport? RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Dec 18 #1
He'll go after renaming Dulles Zorro Dec 18 #2
We need to pass a law in Congress that prohibits such recognition (on coins, stamps, buildings, etc) pre-mortem hlthe2b Dec 18 #3
I agree bigtree Dec 19 #10
Will Trump want to be buried next to JFK? Sure, why not. Irish_Dem Dec 18 #4
There must be canetoad Dec 18 #8
At least his flatulence can help keep the Eternal Flame burning! Totally Tunsie Dec 18 #9
what's next? bucolic_frolic Dec 18 #5
The rabbit hole is much deeper than any of us imagined. CrispyQ Dec 18 #6
classic megalomania bigtree Dec 18 #7
Wait till he removes Kennedy's name lame54 Dec 19 #11
/ bigtree Dec 20 #12

hlthe2b

(112,835 posts)
3. We need to pass a law in Congress that prohibits such recognition (on coins, stamps, buildings, etc) pre-mortem
Thu Dec 18, 2025, 05:31 PM
Dec 18

and THEN only after approval of an INDEPENDENT board or overwhelming vote in Congress.

Irish_Dem

(79,884 posts)
4. Will Trump want to be buried next to JFK? Sure, why not.
Thu Dec 18, 2025, 05:33 PM
Dec 18

Trump wants top billing for eternity.

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