2025 Kennedy Center Honors: A Cultural Clash Under Trump's Influence

The 2025 Kennedy Center Honors will recognize artists such as George Strait, Sylvester Stallone, and KISS. President Trump is set to host the event and plans renovation, pushing for a personal and political alignment of American culture. Discussions on renaming the center and conservative programming have stirred controversy.

Country musician George Strait, action star Sylvester Stallone, and rock band KISS are among the celebrated for the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors, announced by President Trump, highlighting his influence on American arts.

President Trump has accepted to host the event, set to air on CBS in December, despite initial reluctance, a move signaling his increasing involvement in cultural affairs.

Amid plans for center renovations, a congressional push to rename it after Melania Trump has sparked debate, as ticket sales fall under new conservative-aligned programming under Trump's leadership.

(With inputs from agencies.)