Trump Suggests He's Open To Hosting The 2025 Kennedy Center Honors
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While the event is usually attended by sitting presidents and first ladies, Trump and his wife, Melania, declined to attend during his first four years in office.
President Donald Trump on Monday announced his plans to make major changes to the Kennedy Center Honors, suggesting he’s even prepared to host this year’s ceremony, in his attempt to solidify his takeover of the storied institution.
During a Kennedy Center board of trustees meeting led by Trump, who chairs the body, the president claimed he has not enjoyed the past ceremonies, seeming to indicate he could be the one to present the 2025 Honors.
“I don’t want to, but I want this thing to be successful,” he said, according to a recording of the meeting obtained by The Washington Post.
Last year’s ceremony was presented by Queen Latifah, a 2023 honoree.
While the Kennedy Centers Honors are usually attended by sitting presidents and first ladies, Trump and his wife, Melania, declined to attend during his first four years in office.
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