President Donald Trump on Sunday hosted the Kennedy Center Honors awards, becoming the first U.S. president to lead the ceremony.
The annual event has honored celebrities for their influence on American culture and arts since 1978.
Trump Hosts Kennedy Center Honors Awards Ceremony
A number of prominent figures, including Sylvester Stallone, the band KISS, and Gloria Gaynor, were honored at the event.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attend the 48th annual Kennedy Center Honors at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 7, 2025. Allison Robbert/Getty Images
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Joseph Lord is a congressional reporter for The Epoch Times.
