Trump Hosts Kennedy Center Honors: Stallone, Kiss Recognition

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Main⁣ Event: Donald Trump hosted the Kennedy Center Honors. This is notable as⁣ he ‌is the first president to command the stage as ⁣a host,rather​ than simply attending.

Trump’s Involvement:

* He opened ⁤and closed the show,and appeared after ‌intermission.
* He delivered prerecorded ⁤comments about each honoree.
* he used the ‍event as‌ a platform to ‌contrast ⁢with‌ “woke” anti-American culture, a theme he’s been pursuing since returning⁤ to office.
* ​ his comments were a mix ​of praise and, at⁢ times, negativity​ (“Some ‌good.Some bad. Some I truly love and respect. Some I⁤ just hate.”).
* He ‌highlighted renovations he’s initiated at the Kennedy Center.

The Honorees:

* ‍ ‍ Sylvester​ Stallone (“Rocky,”⁢ “rambo”)
* Gloria Gaynor (“I ⁢Will Survive”)
*⁤ kiss (rock band)
*⁤ George ​Strait (country ⁣music artist)
* Tommy⁢ Crawford (“Phantom ⁢of the Opera”)

Broadcast Details:

* The event will ⁣be broadcast on CBS and Paramount+ on December 23rd.
* Trump predicted record-high ratings.

Historical Context:

*​ Presidents ⁣traditionally watched the show ⁢with the honorees. Trump ​skipped the honors during his⁢ first term.
* ⁢ The Kennedy Center‍ Honors have been recognizing artists​ since ⁤1978 for their impact on ‌American culture.