The Senate resolution condemns the recent decision to rename the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to the Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. It highlights the historical significance of the Kennedy Center, established as a living memorial to President Kennedy, who was a strong advocate for the arts. The resolution notes that the original name change from the National Cultural Center to the Kennedy Center was enacted by Congress and signed into law, emphasizing that any alteration to this name should also require legislative approval.

The resolution expresses concern over the legal implications of the name change, which was initiated by a new board appointed by President Trump after he took office. It argues that renaming a memorial dedicated to an assassinated president is a significant overreach and a disgrace to the nation. Consequently, the resolution calls for an immediate reversal of the name change and mandates that copies of the resolution be sent to key government officials, including the President and members of Congress.