Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana said Sunday that public officials should not have buildings named after them while they are still alive, according to multiple outlets. He made the comments during an appearance on CBS News's 'Face the Nation.'
The remarks come as President Trump pushes to rename the Kennedy Center after himself, according to The Hill and Fox News.
According to the Washington Examiner, Kennedy's suggestion was made in response to a question about an ad paid for by the U.S. government that praised Trump. The Hill reported that Kennedy said public officials, including Trump, should not 'spend public money on private ads.'
The Washington Examiner noted that Kennedy's position could put him at odds with the White House.
How each side covered it
Center
- The Hill reported Kennedy's comments came as Trump pushes to rename the Kennedy Center after himself.
- The Hill noted Kennedy said officials, including Trump, should not 'spend public money on private ads.'
“Kennedy suggests ‘rule’ that no politician should have a building named after them while alive” — The Hill
Right
- Fox News and Breitbart reported Kennedy's proposal to bar living politicians from having buildings named after them.
- The Washington Examiner reported the comments arose from a question about a government-paid ad praising Trump.
- The Washington Examiner said Kennedy's stance could put him at odds with the White House.
“Sen Kennedy says no living politicians should have buildings named after them after Trump's moves” — Fox News
Questions readers ask
What did Sen. John Kennedy say?
Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana said Sunday on CBS News's 'Face the Nation' that public officials should not have buildings named after them while they are alive.
Why did Kennedy make this comment?
The comment came as President Trump pushes to rename the Kennedy Center after himself, and according to the Washington Examiner, followed a question about a government-paid ad praising Trump.
Does this put Kennedy at odds with Trump?
According to the Washington Examiner, Kennedy's position could put him on a collision course with the White House given Trump's push to rename the Kennedy Center after himself.
Which outlets covered this story?
The Hill, Fox News, Breitbart, and the Washington Examiner reported on Sen. John Kennedy's comments; no left-leaning outlets were among the supplied sources.
Sources · 4 outlet reports
- The HillCenterKennedy suggests ‘rule’ that no politician should have a building named after them while alive
- BreitbartRight-leaningSen. John Kennedy: No Politician Should Have a Building Named After Him 'While He's Alive'
- Fox NewsRight-leaningSen Kennedy says no living politicians should have buildings named after them after Trump's moves
- Washington ExaminerRight-leaningSen. John Kennedy urges ban on naming buildings after living politicians