Several prominent figures, including Sylvester Stallone, the band KISS, and Gloria Gaynor were seen on the red carpet entering the venue.
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
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on Sunday arrived at the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony, for what is set to be the first such event hosted by a U.S. president.
The annual event has honored celebrities for their influence on American culture and arts since 1978.
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Joseph Lord is a congressional reporter for The Epoch Times.
