Donald Trump Discusses Kennedy Center Honoree Selection Process
Forbes Breaking NewsSeptember 7, 20251 min2,858 views
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- 🎯 President Trump stated he was approximately 98% involved in the selection process for the Kennedy Center honorees.
- 💡 He mentioned that all selections went through him, and he personally turned down several candidates he deemed "too woke."
Criteria for Selection
- 🔑 Trump emphasized that the honorees are great people and that the selection is focused on great talent, not political alignment.
- ⚠️ He contrasted this with other award shows, like the Academy Awards, which he believes have become too "woke" and consequently suffer from low viewership.
Comparison to Other Awards
- 📊 Trump recalled that The Apprentice and the Academy Awards once had comparable viewership, but the latter has declined significantly due to its perceived "woke" direction.
- 📺 He suggested that award shows focusing on political commentary alienate audiences, leading to a loss of viewers.
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