Trump will be at the Kennedy Center on the same day recipients of the honors are announced
August 12, 2025
President Donald Trump will be visiting the Kennedy Center on Wednesday, the same day that recipients of this year’s honors are announced. Trump avoided the Kennedy Center Honors during his first term due to protests from artists. In his second term, he has made himself chairman and fired the board of trustees, which he replaced with loyalists. On Tuesday, 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 Trump has indicated he wants a more active role.