This is (currently) the Kennedy Center Opera House:
But it might soon be renamed to: "First Lady Melania Trump Opera House."
Republicans in the House have advanced an amendment to rename the Kennedy Center's Opera House to the "First Lady Melania Trump Opera House."
Yes, for real: "First Lady Melania Trump Opera House."
"Yes, we renamed the opera house at the Kennedy Center for the first lady, who is the honorary chairman of the board of trustees of the Kennedy Center,” Idaho Rep. Mike Simpson said.
Simpson: Yes, we renamed the opera house at the Kennedy Center for the First Lady… an excellent way to recognize her support and commitment to promoting the arts pic.twitter.com/JIQBzHeO1F
Why? Well, he says, "This designation is an excellent way to recognize her support and commitment to promoting the arts."
FWIW, it seems like a real possibility. The amendment was adopted by the committee: 35-22.
The response is very much "...really?"
One person called the US, "The most unserious government and people on the planet."
"Exactly what were her contributions to the arts?" another person asked.
And a bunch of people are just wondering if this whole thing is a joke (it's not).
Finalllly, Congressman Greg Casar said, "If you’re one of 17 million people about to lose their health care, Republicans have some good news: they’re renaming the Kennedy Center Opera House after Melania Trump."
