Trump Names Kennedy Center Honorees, Says He'll Host Awards Show
The president highlighted exceptional talents in the world of entertainment and touted $257 million in investments to renovate the performing arts center.
President Donald Trump (C) announces nominees for the annual Kennedy Center Honors (L-R) country music artist George Strait, actor Michael Crawford, actor Sylvester Stallone, singer Gloria Gaynor, and members of rock band Kiss during an event at the Kennedy Center in Washington on Aug. 13, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
WASHINGTON–President Donald Trump unveiled the 2025 Kennedy Center Honorees during an event at the performing arts hall on Wednesday.
“This year, the voters elected a truly exceptional class of honorees, I mean, really exceptional,” Trump said during the ceremony.
Travis Gillmore
Author
Travis Gillmore is an avid reader and journalism connoisseur based in Washington, D.C. covering the White House, politics, and breaking news for The Epoch Times. Contact him at [email protected]
