Overview

• Tom Cruise was offered a 2025 Kennedy Center Honor by President Trump but declined the invitation, citing scheduling conflicts.
• Cruise’s representatives have not publicly confirmed the report and declined to comment to The Washington Post.
• President Trump announced the honorees on August 13 and said he was heavily involved in selecting the class.
• George Strait, Gloria Gaynor, KISS, Michael Crawford and Sylvester Stallone are scheduled to be honored at the Dec. 7 ceremony.
• Trump will host the gala, which will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+, raising concerns about politicizing the traditionally nonpartisan awards.