Donald Trump to Host Kennedy Center Honors, Names Honorees
Inside EditionAugust 13, 20251 min28,125 views
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- 📌 President Donald Trump announced he will host the Kennedy Center Honors this year, marking his involvement in the ceremony.
- 🎯 He revealed the five honorees, stating he had final approval on their selection.
2019 Honorees
- 🎤 The honorees include country music legend George Strait.
- 🎭 Broadway star Michael Crawford, known for "The Phantom of the Opera", is also recognized.
- 🎶 Disco icon Gloria Gaynor and the rock band Kiss were named.
- 🎬 Actor Sylvester Stallone, described as a big-time Trump supporter, rounds out the list.
Trump's Involvement and Selection Criteria
- 🗣️ Trump admitted to being "98% involved" in the selection process.
- ⚠️ He stated he "turned down plenty" of potential honorees, referring to some as "wokesters".
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