Archive · 9 Dec 2025
Trump Hosts Kennedy Center Honors 2025
At the Kennedy Center Honors in 2025, President Donald Trump hosted the event and made several memorable remarks.
He joked about renaming the Kennedy Center after himself, compared himself to Johnny Carson, and praised the honorees, including Sylvester Stallone, Gloria Gaynor, George Strait, the rock band Kiss, and Michael Crawford.
Trump also criticized late-night host Jimmy Kimmel and joked about nominating himself for next year's honors.
The event was marked by Trump's direct involvement and his humorous, sometimes controversial, comments.
Some praised his engagement, while others criticized his politicization of the traditionally bipartisan event.
Donald Trump hosted the Kennedy Center Honors 2025 and made several notable remarks and jokes.
Honorees included Sylvester Stallone, Gloria Gaynor, George Strait, the rock band Kiss, and Michael Crawford.
Trump joked about renaming the Kennedy Center after himself, saying 'the Trump Kennedy Center — I mean, Kennedy Center.'
Trump compared himself to Johnny Carson and criticized late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
Trump praised Michael Crawford's performance in 'The Phantom of the Opera' and watched a performance of the musical's title song.
- Who
- Donald Trump, Sylvester Stallone, Gloria Gaynor, George Strait, Kiss, Michael Crawford
- What
- Donald Trump hosted the Kennedy Center Honors 2025 and made several notable remarks and jokes
- When
- 2025 Kennedy Center Honors
- Where
- Kennedy Center, Washington D.C.
- Why
- Trump took a direct role in choosing the honorees and hosting the ceremony, breaking with precedent
Trump Supporters
Critics
Trump's Involvement in the Honors
Trump Supporters
Trump's direct involvement and personal touch made the event more engaging and unique.
Critics
Trump's heavy involvement politicized the traditionally bipartisan event and overshadowed the honorees.
Trump's Humor and Roasts
Trump Supporters
Trump's jokes and roasts were in good fun and added a lively atmosphere to the ceremony.
Critics
Trump's comments were inappropriate and disrespectful, especially towards the audience members.
Trump's Self-Nomination Joke
Trump Supporters
Trump's joke about nominating himself was a lighthearted moment that showed his confidence.
Critics
The joke was seen as arrogant and out of place, highlighting Trump's tendency towards self-promotion.
- Event
- Kennedy Center Honors 2025
- Host
- Donald Trump
- Honorees
- Sylvester Stallone, Gloria Gaynor, George Strait, Kiss, Michael Crawford
- Trump's Description of Honorees
- Most accomplished and renowned class ever
- Trump's Favorite Musical
- The Phantom of the Opera
- Trump's Self-Nomination Joke
- Trump joked about nominating himself for next year's honors
- Trump's Comparison
- Trump compared himself to Johnny Carson
- Trump's Comment on Jimmy Kimmel
- Trump criticized Jimmy Kimmel's hosting skills
