US EditionTrump Becomes First President to Host Kennedy Center Honors
President Trump hosted the gala honoring five major artists at the Kennedy Center, marking his first active role after appointing himself chairman, with the event airing on CBS Dec 23.
- On December 7, 2025, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump walked the red carpet at the 48th Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C., and Trump emceed the ceremony, repeatedly taking the stage.
- After firing most of the Kennedy Center's board earlier this year, Trump named himself chairman, making this the first Honors with the controversial president in charge.
- This year's Honors recognized five artists, including Sylvester Stallone, Michael Crawford, Gloria Gaynor, George Strait and KISS, with Garth Brooks, Cheap Trick and Elle King paying tribute, Elle King performing `I Will Survive` for Gaynor.
- Audience and programming effects emerged at the Kennedy Center this year, with politics largely muted during presentations though the President's remarks drew attention.
- For nearly five decades the Kennedy Center Honors have recognized acclaimed artists, and Trump’s comment `It has to be soft and soothing to your ear` sparked a social-media firestorm on X.
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Trump becomes first president to host Kennedy Center Honors
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday hosted the Kennedy Center Honors and praised Sylvester Stallone, Kiss, Gloria Gaynor, Michael Crawford and George Strait, the slate of honorees he helped choose, as being “legendary in so many ways.”
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Donald Trump baffled people with his very specific guidelines for good music, revealed at the 48th Kennedy Center Honors. The political character added another first to his presidential career when he hosted the event in Washington, D.C. The Dec. 7 night honored acting legends Sylvester Stallone and Michael Crawford, and music icons like rock ’n’ roll royalty KISS, Gloria Gaynor, and the “King of Country” George Strait. While on the red carpet, …
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Trump honors legendary performers President Trump, seen alongside movie star Sylvester Stallone and first lady Melania Trump, hosted the 48th annual Kennedy Center Honors. (© Tracey Salazar/CBS/Getty Images) President Trump hosted the 48th Kennedy Center Honors December 7 in Washington, recognizing the careers of five legendary performers who have entertained millions. “It gives me tremendous pleasure to congratulate them … a…
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