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President Trump Discusses Kennedy Center Honoree Selection and 'Woke' Culture

KHOU 11September 5, 20251 min13,028 views
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Involvement in Honoree Selection

  • 🎯 President Trump stated he was 98% involved in the selection process for Kennedy Center honorees, with all selections going through him.
  • ⚠️ He mentioned turning down honorees because they were considered "too woke."

Comparison to Academy Awards

  • 📺 Trump drew a parallel to the Academy Awards, which he believes has suffered declining ratings due to its "woke" agenda and anti-Trump sentiment.
  • 📈 He recalled that the Academy Awards once had viewership comparable to The Apprentice, but ratings have since plummeted.

Focus on Talent

  • 🌟 The president emphasized that the current Kennedy Center honorees are great people and that the selection process is focused on recognizing great talent.
  • ✅ He clarified that the goal is not to replicate the perceived failures of other award shows but to honor deserving individuals.
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