WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump will be visiting the Kennedy Center on Wednesday, the same day that the recipients of this year’s honors are announced. Reporter Bernie Bennett has details. VERBATIM: President Trump avoided the Kennedy Center Honors during his first term due in part to protests from artists. In his second term, he […]
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President Trump: Kennedy Center Honors
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump will be visiting the Kennedy Center on Wednesday, the same day that the recipients of this year’s honors are announced. Reporter Bernie Bennett has details.
VERBATIM:
President Trump avoided the Kennedy Center Honors during his first term due in part to protests from artists.
In his second term, he has made himself chairman and fired the board of trustees.
On Tuesday, Mr. Trump teased a possible name change for the center on Truth Social. He also promised to restore it to its former glory.
It’s unclear how this year’s honorees will be chosen, but the President has indicated he wants a more active role.
Bernie Bennett in Washington.