Trump's unprecedented control over the Kennedy Center Honors breaks decades of tradition, as he boasts of being heavily involved. Host Abby Phillip notes the ceremony is meant to celebrate American art, not politics. U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres criticizes Trump's appropriation of the event as detrimental to its bipartisan legacy. Democratic strategist Julie Roginsky contends that this is part of a broader ideological campaign where historical narratives are shaped to align with Trump's vision. In parallel, the Smithsonian was directed to review and amend its exhibits to reflect this agenda.
"Usually when the honorees are announced, you don't see the president doing a press conference at the Kennedy Center. It's not a political thing. It's a celebration of American art."
U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres described Trump's involvement as 'the opposite of the Oprah effect,' and criticized him for 'poisoning what is an iconic and historically bipartisan institution.'
Democratic strategist Julie Roginsky stated that Trump's conduct is part of a larger cultural campaign, reviewing parts of American history to fit his ideological agenda.
Earlier in the week, the Trump administration instructed the Smithsonian to conduct a review of content and correct exhibits not aligning with Trump's vision of American excellence.
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