Sen. John Kennedy proposed barring buildings from being named after living politicians, saying public officials should not use public money to promote themselves. His remarks come as the Trump administration seeks to restore President Donald Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center.
Outlets agree Sen. John Kennedy proposed barring public officials from using public funds for self-promotional ads and called to prevent buildings from being named after living politicians.
Left-leaning outlets, exemplified by Raw Story, focus on Kennedy anticipating that Donald Trump might mock him over the proposal. Center outlets, including The Hill, highlight his criticism of taxpayer-funded ads and efforts to name buildings after living leaders. Right-leaning outlets, such as Washington Examiner, center on his proposed ban on naming buildings amid administration efforts regarding the Kennedy Center.
