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Donald Trump Takes Charge of the Kennedy Center Honors
In a surprising turn of events, Donald Trump has taken the reins at the Kennedy Center, installing himself as chairman[1][4]. This move comes after a series of appointments that saw Trump purge the board and appoint new trustees, giving him direct control over the prestigious arts institution[1][3][5].
The Kennedy Center Honors, Washington's annual black-tie celebration of artistic achievement, will see a change of pace in 2025, with Trump personally hosting the event[1][3][5]. The honorees for the year include Michael Crawford, George Strait, Sylvester Stallone, Gloria Gaynor, and the rock band KISS[1][2][3].
Michael Crawford, best known for originating the title role in the musical The Phantom of the Opera on both the West End and Broadway[1][2], has been a favourite of Trump's, with the president often citing Crawford's iconic performance as a reason for his selection[1][5]. Crawford's career spans the West End, Broadway, and the Phantom of the Opera, with his fame extending to his role in the sitcom "Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em"[1][2].
Trump's personal involvement in the Kennedy Center Honors is not without controversy. His threat to put his own name on the Kennedy Center has raised eyebrows, and his direct involvement in the selection process and restructuring of the institution has sparked debate[1][3][5]. Despite this, the event will continue to honour performers who have had a significant cultural impact, with Crawford, Strait, Stallone, Gaynor, and KISS all set to be celebrated for their lifetime contributions to the performing arts[1][3][5].
Meanwhile, Trump continues to remodel the White House, with plans for the building remaining unclear[1]. The future of the Kennedy Center and the Kennedy Center Honors under Trump's leadership remains to be seen.
[1] https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/arts/trump-kennedy-center.html [2] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-58678457 [3] https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2025/03/01/trump-kennedy-center-honors-announced/ [4] https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/01/politics/trump-kennedy-center-chairman/index.html [5] https://www.telegraph.co.uk/entertainment/2025/03/01/trump-kennedy-center-honors-michael-crawford-sylvester-stallone/
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