Trump hosts Kennedy Center Honors, celebrates Stallone, Kiss, and Gaynor
Donald Trump made headlines by hosting the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors, spotlighting '80s legends like Sylvester Stallone, Gloria Gaynor, and rock band Kiss.
At the Washington DC event, Trump praised them as "among the greatest artists and actors, performers, musicians, singers and songwriters ever to walk the face of the Earth," while stars like Kurt Russell and Garth Brooks introduced tributes in their honor.
Big changes at the Kennedy Center under Trump
During his time leading the Kennedy Center board, Trump brought in new leadership and, through his appointee Richard Grenell, aimed to shift away from what Grenell called "woke propaganda."
He also introduced a redesigned medallion and invested heavily in renovations.
Despite these updates, the event has faced challenges with ticket sales and staff turnover—showing how politics and pop culture have mixed at this iconic venue.