India, Dec. 19 -- A growing controversy has emerged over the renaming of the iconic John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts after President Donald Trump's allies on the board voted to add his name.

Intense discussion has erupted in political, legal, and cultural spheres over the board's decision to rename the organization the Trump-Kennedy Center. Many contend that the vote's legitimacy is in doubt and that the move may violate federal law governing memorials.

Representative Joyce Beatty, an ex officio board member of the Kennedy Center and Democratic congresswoman, raised new allegations that the board vote was not truly unanimous as claimed by the White House. She said, "For the record. This was not unanimous. I was muted on th...