By Andrea Shalal

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump will visit the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday to unveil its 2025 honorees for artistic excellence and tout a major renovation as lawmakers push to rename the venue for the Republican president.

In a post on his Truth Social platform on Tuesday, Trump teased the announcement, saying, “GREAT Nominees for the TRUMP/KENNEDY CENTER, whoops, I mean, KENNEDY CENTER, AWARDS.”

Trump also teased a physical overhaul of the center in Washington, D.C., saying he planned to restore it to the “absolutely top level of luxury, glamour, and entertainment.” No details were immediately available.

Since returning to power in January, Trump has sought to put his stamp on American culture and institutions to align

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