Summary
President Donald Trump presented the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors medals to several artists during a ceremony at the Oval Office. The honorees included actor Sylvester Stallone, singer Gloria Gaynor, country artist George Strait, the rock band Kiss, and actor-singer Michael Crawford. President Trump was highly involved in selecting this year's honorees and has made changes to the Kennedy Center's board since returning to office.
Key Facts
- President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors recipients in the Oval Office.
- The honorees for 2025 are Sylvester Stallone, Gloria Gaynor, George Strait, Kiss, and Michael Crawford.
- The medals were designed and donated by Tiffany & Co., featuring a navy blue ribbon and an image of the Kennedy Center.
- President Trump personally chose the honorees, marking his first selection since becoming chairman of the Kennedy Center's board.
- The president made changes to the Kennedy Center board and criticized its programming and appearance.
- President Trump described the honorees as iconic figures who have significantly influenced American arts and culture.
