Kennedy suggests 'rule' that no politician should have a building named after them while alive

Republican Senator John Kennedy criticized the practice of naming public buildings after living officials, highlighting the controversy surrounding President Trump’s push to rename the Kennedy Center after himself. Speaking on CBS News’ Face the Nation, Kennedy argued that such moves amount to using public funds for private promotion. The debate comes amid broader discussions on the ethics of honoring politicians during their tenure. Critics question whether these gestures serve the public interest or personal political gain.

GOP Sen. John Kennedy (La.) said Sunday that public officials should not have buildings named after them while they are alive, as President Trump fights to rename the Kennedy Center after himself.  During an interview on CBS News’s “Face the Nation,” Kennedy said public officials, including Trump, should not “spend public money on private ads...