Trump denies report he wants to rename Ford's Theatre after himself, calls it 'ridiculous lie'
President Donald Trump denied a report from MS NOW that his aides were considering renaming Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C., the site of Abraham Lincoln's assassination, after him. Trump called the story a "ridiculous lie" on Truth Social, questioning who would want their name on "such a tragic place." The White House also denied the report as "completely false." The report had cited an administration official saying the idea sparked tense discussions among those overseeing the historic playhouse.
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Trump Denies Report He Wants to Rename Ford's Theatre After Lincoln Assassination
An article from The New Republic reports that Donald Trump has denied a story that he and his administration are considering renaming Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C., where President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865. The report, originally published by MS NOW, cited an administration official saying the idea sparked tense discussions among those overseeing the historic playhouse. Trump responded on Truth Social, calling the story a 'ridiculous lie' and a 'hoax,' and questioned who would want their name on 'such a tragic place.' The article contrasts Trump's outrage over the Ford's Theatre report with his ongoing efforts to rename the Kennedy Center, where he has appointed himself chairman and replaced the board with loyalists, though he has faced legal obstacles because the Kennedy Center is under congressional jurisdiction. The article notes that Ford's Theatre is not under such jurisdiction, implying a potential difference in feasibility.
Read sourceTrump Denies Report He Wants to Rename Ford's Theatre, Calls It 'Ridiculous Lie'
The New Republic reports that Donald Trump has denied a story from MS NOW claiming his administration is considering renaming Ford's Theatre, the site of President Abraham Lincoln's assassination, after himself. Trump called the report a 'ridiculous lie' on Truth Social, questioning who would want their name on 'such a tragic place.' The article contrasts this denial with Trump's ongoing efforts to rename the Kennedy Center, where he has appointed himself chairman and replaced the board with loyalists, though he has faced legal obstacles because the Kennedy Center is under congressional jurisdiction. The report notes that Ford's Theatre is not under such jurisdiction, implying a potential difference in feasibility. Trump blamed the story on 'Dumocrats' and 'Trump Derangement Syndrome,' accusing the media and Democratic Party of conspiring to spread falsehoods. The article highlights the irony of Trump's outrage given his simultaneous push to brand the Kennedy Center.
Read sourcePresident Trump Denies Report He Wants His Name Added to Ford's Theatre
President Donald Trump has denied a report from MS NOW which claimed that his aides were considering adding his name to the name of the Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. The denial was issued directly by the President, refuting the suggestion that such a renaming effort was being contemplated by his staff. The report from MS NOW had alleged that Trump's team was exploring the possibility of appending the President's name to the historic venue, which is famous as the site of President Abraham Lincoln's assassination. Trump's denial pushes back against this claim, though no further details or context were provided in the brief statement. The incident highlights ongoing scrutiny of Trump's actions and the narratives surrounding his administration's potential legacy-building efforts.
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Trump Reportedly Considers Putting His Name on Ford's Theatre, Site of Lincoln Assassination
President Trump is reportedly considering placing his name on Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C., the site where President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865, according to MS NOW. The report, cited by The New Republic, says aides have floated multiple historic buildings as potential targets for the 'Trump' name, reflecting the president's well-documented narcissism and susceptibility to flattery. A former administration official described Trump's worldview as 'Why would I say no? Everybody's trying to please me.' The report follows Trump's previous failed attempts to rename the Kennedy Center the 'Trump-Kennedy' Center, which was legally rejected, and a subsequent effort to add a plaque that was also struck down in court, leading him to shut down the center indefinitely for renovations. The White House has denied the MS NOW reporting, calling it 'completely false.' No official decision has been made on renaming Ford's Theatre, and it is unclear what other buildings have been considered.
Trump Aides Reportedly Consider Renaming Ford's Theatre After President
According to a report by MS NOW, cited by The New Republic, President Trump's aides have floated the idea of renaming Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C.—the site of President Abraham Lincoln's 1865 assassination—after Trump. This is part of a broader effort to place the 'Trump' name on historic buildings, following previous failed attempts to rename the Kennedy Center the 'Trump-Kennedy' Center, which was legally rejected. A subsequent effort to add a plaque crediting Trump for renovations was also struck down in court, leading Trump to shut down the center indefinitely for what the article describes as spite. The article attributes Trump's interest in such naming to his documented narcissism and susceptibility to flattery, quoting a former administration official saying, 'Why would I say no? Everybody’s trying to please me.' The White House has denied the MS NOW report, calling it 'completely false.' No official decision has been made on renaming Ford's Theatre.
Trump Reportedly Considers Putting His Name on Ford’s Theatre, White House Denies
An article from The New Republic reports that President Trump is considering placing his name on Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C., the site of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Citing a report from MS NOW, the article states that aides have floated multiple historic buildings as potential targets for the 'Trump' name, reflecting the president's narcissism and susceptibility to flattery. A former administration official is quoted saying, 'Why would I say no? Everybody’s trying to please me.' The report follows Trump’s previous failed attempts to rename the Kennedy Center, which were legally rejected, leading to its indefinite closure for renovations. The article characterizes the move as disrespectful to Lincoln and driven by ego. The White House has denied the MS NOW report, calling it 'completely false.' No official decision has been made on renaming Ford’s Theatre, and other potential buildings remain unclear.