Donald Trump has personally selected the honorees for the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors, breaking from the established tradition of bipartisan board selection. This decision surprised staff and led to the resignation of the event's executive producer. Trump insists that his selections are not politically motivated, despite rejecting nominees he termed 'wokesters.' His administration has made significant changes at the Kennedy Center, including dismissing previous leadership and securing a substantial increase in federal funding, aligning with his broader effort to influence cultural institutions in the United States.
President Trump has disrupted the traditional selection process of the Kennedy Center Honors by personally choosing this year's honorees, a practice noted for its bipartisan nature and public input.
He has removed previous leadership from the Kennedy Center, including President Deborah Rutter and the Biden-appointed Board of Trustees, asserting his authority as Chairman.
Trump has allocated a significant increase in federal funding to the Kennedy Center, with $257 million through his 'Big Beautiful Bill,' which is six times the usual amount.
The cultural landscape is increasingly affected by Trump's decisions, as he orders reviews of Smithsonian museums while pushing legislative changes to rename the center after himself.
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