Trump takes spotlight as Kennedy Center Honors recognizes artists
President hosts awards program, mixing politics with a celebration of stars from music and filmPresident Donald Trump solidified his takeover of Washington’s John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday by hosting its flagship awards program – a presidential first – mixing politics...
<p>President hosts awards program, mixing politics with a celebration of stars from music and film</p><p>President Donald Trump solidified his takeover of Washington’s John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday by hosting its flagship awards program – a presidential first – mixing politics with a celebration of stars from music and film.</p><p>This year’s Kennedy Center Honors, widely seen as the top US recognition for lifetime achievement in the performing arts, feted actor Sylvester Stallone, disco singer Gloria Gaynor, country musician George Strait, Phantom of the Opera star Michael Crawford and rock band Kiss.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/07/trump-kennedy-center-honors">Continue reading...</a>
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