President Trump on Renaming the Kennedy Center and Trade Negotiations

Kennedy Center Honors Hosting

• 🎤 President Trump stated that the decision to rename the Kennedy Center the "Trump Center" is not up to him, but rather to the prestigious board of 40 people.
• 🎭 He mentioned that the First Lady, Melania Trump, serves as the honorary chairwoman of the board.
• 💡 Trump discussed the process of selecting the nominees for the Kennedy Center Honors, noting they reviewed approximately 50 different names and were lobbied by many people.

Trade Negotiations with Canada and Mexico

• 🤝 Trump confirmed meeting with the Prime Minister of Canada and the President of Mexico, describing the discussions as productive and focused on trade.
• 🗣️ He indicated that he had previously halted negotiations with Canada due to tariffs but suggested they might be restarted, acknowledging Canada as a special place with good ice hockey players.

Hosting vs. State of the Union

• 📺 When asked about the difficulty of hosting the Kennedy Center Honors compared to preparing for the State of the Union, Trump deferred the answer until after the show.
• 📺 He drew a parallel to his experience hosting "The Apprentice," which was once the number one show on television with 42.5 million viewers.

Expected Ratings for Kennedy Center Honors

• 📈 Trump expressed confidence that the Kennedy Center Honors would achieve great ratings, despite the complexity of current television metrics including streaming.
• 🌟 He noted the significant increase in attendance and visibility compared to the previous year, observing a much larger crowd.