Toby Morton, a Comedy Writer, Owns the Trump Kennedy Center URL

Toby Morton, a Comedy Writer, Owns the Trump Kennedy Center URL

The New York Timesentertainment

Key Points:

  • Comedy writer Toby Morton secured the domain TrumpKennedyCenter.org to parody the John F. Kennedy Center after President Trump pushed to rename the institution to include his name.
  • The renaming has sparked backlash, with prominent artists canceling performances and a federal lawsuit arguing that changing the center's name requires Congressional approval.
  • Morton, known for work on "South Park" and "MadTV," has a history of buying domains linked to politicians and creating satirical content reflecting their true nature.
  • The parody site features satirical content like a show by the "Epstein Dancers," contrasting with the center's official programming of classical music, jazz, theater, and ballet.
  • The Kennedy Center has updated its official website to reflect