President Trump hosted the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday, following the presentation of awards to this year’s honorees, including Sylvester Stallone, Gloria Gaynor, George Strait, Kiss, and Michael Crawford. Trump praised the recipients as “the very best in American arts and culture” and prepared informally for his hosting role, expressing confidence in his ability to engage the audience. The ceremony marked a departure from tradition, with Trump taking the stage instead of observing from the audience. This year’s event was particularly emotional for Kiss, honoring the memory of their deceased member Ace Frehley.
