Trump Names Kennedy Center Honorees and Says He Will Host Ceremony

President Donald J. Trump announced that he would host the Kennedy Center Honors in December and revealed the honorees, including Sylvester Stallone and Gloria Gaynor. He expressed admiration for Stallone, recalling his experience watching 'Rambo' and discussing Stallone's potential role as a special ambassador to Hollywood. Trump also mentioned his conversations with Vladimir Putin regarding the conflict in Ukraine, expressing his desire to end the war. The president has shown significant interest in the Kennedy Center's affairs since appointing himself chairman in February, replacing the bipartisan board with loyalists. He affirmed his control over the honors, stating he personally approved the final list of honorees and rejected several 'woke' candidates. The honorees include country music legend George Strait, disco queen Gloria Gaynor, the rock band Kiss, British actor Michael Crawford, and Sylvester Stallone. Trump also discussed the deployment of the National Guard to Washington, aiming for a crime-free environment. He reflected on his interactions with Putin and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, highlighting the challenges in convincing Putin to stop targeting civilians.