US EditionFamily Who Made Kennedy Center Medals at Their Kitchen Counter Dropped by Trump
Tom Cruise declined the Kennedy Center Honors award due to scheduling conflicts, while recipients include Sylvester Stallone and George Strait, with Trump hosting the gala in December.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced the 48th Kennedy Center Honors recipients, including Kiss, Michael Crawford, George Strait, Gloria Gaynor, and Sylvester Stallone, and will host the Dec. 7 gala.
- Earlier this year, Trump installed himself head of the Kennedy Center and vetoed 'wokester' proposals, pushing a bold arts vision.
- James and Mila Baturin, who handcrafted the Honors medallions for nearly five decades, reportedly learned earlier this month that the Kennedy Center cut ties and contacted Tiffany & Co. for a new design.
- Following the overhaul, Trump’s vow to eliminate 'woke' content prompted boos and boycotts at the center, leading Matthew Winer to resign this week.
- Beyond the Kennedy Center, the White House plans a sweeping Smithsonian Institution review to align exhibits with Trump's interpretation of history ahead of the 250th anniversary.
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The Independent
The Independent (US)Family who made Kennedy Center medals at their kitchen counter dropped by Trump
Change in medal production process is latest shake-up at the newly Trump-chaired Kennedy Center
By Alayna Treene and Adam Cancryn, CNN An emboldened President Donald Trump is increasingly using his power pulpit to make his mark in Washington, pushing the limits of executive power to reshape a city that once scorned him. In his first seven months, Trump has sought extraordinary control over key cultural institutions, seizing leadership of the Kennedy Center and demanding changes at Smithsonian museums that align with his political beliefs. …
By Alayna Treene and Adam Cancryn, CNN An emboldened President Donald Trump is increasingly using his power pulpit to make his mark in Washington, pushing the limits of executive power to reshape a city that once scorned him. In his first seven months, Trump has sought extraordinary control over key cultural institutions, seizing leadership of the Kennedy Center and demanding changes at Smithsonian museums that align with his political beliefs. …
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