BREAKING NEWS: In a surprising twist, former South Park writer Toby Morton has purchased the domain names trumpkennedycenter.org and trumpkennedycenter.com ahead of the official renaming of the Kennedy Center to the Trump-Kennedy Center, announced by the White House on December 27, 2025.
This bold move follows months of speculation about the name change, which Morton anticipated after the president began significant changes at the Kennedy Center earlier this year. “As soon as Trump began gutting the Kennedy Center board, I thought, ‘Yep, that name’s going on the building,'” Morton told the Washington Post.
Morton’s actions exemplify a blend of satire and political activism. He explained, “The Kennedy Center has always been a cultural institution meant to outlast any one administration. Once it was treated like personal branding, satire became unavoidable.” This domain purchase is just one of many he has made over the years to create comedic websites that poke fun at political figures on both sides of the aisle.
Following the announcement, reactions have been swift. Many members of the Kennedy family, including Kerry Kennedy, expressed outrage over the name change, with Kerry vowing to take a “pickax” to Trump’s name on the building after he leaves office. Criticism also came from former House historian Ray Smock, who noted that any name change would need Congressional approval due to existing regulations about the center’s designation.
In his characteristic style, Morton has not yet revealed what he plans to do with the newly acquired domain names, but he hinted at a satirical approach that will reflect “the absurdity of the moment.”
Trump himself appeared taken aback by the decision to rename the center after him, stating he was “honored.” However, this move has sparked a heated culture war during his presidency, as many artists have decided to boycott performances at the Kennedy Center following the name change.
In a broader context, Trump’s interference with the Kennedy Center, traditionally a nonpartisan venue, raises questions about the future of cultural institutions in the U.S. As Trump continues to assert his brand over federal cultural institutions, figures like Morton aim to challenge this narrative through humor and satire.
As the situation develops, eyes will be on both the Kennedy Center and Morton. Will the domains become a platform for political commentary, or will they serve as a testament to the ongoing clash of ideologies in America?
Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving story and its implications for the cultural landscape.
