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Trump to Host 2025 Kennedy Center Honors as Gloria Gaynor Faces Calls to Decline

Critics argue his February board purge followed by his self-appointment as chairman has undermined the ceremony’s legitimacy.

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"The View" cohost Ana Navarro said she wishes Gloria Gaynor "wouldn't accept" the Kennedy Center recognition due to Trump's policies.
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Overview

  • On Aug. 13 President Trump unveiled the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors lineup and said he will personally host the December ceremony.
  • Honorees include Gloria Gaynor, Sylvester Stallone, George Strait, Kiss and Michael Crawford, a selection that some view as reflecting political alignment.
  • The View co-host Ana Navarro used Instagram to urge Gaynor to reject the honor because of Trump’s record on women, people of color and LGBTQ individuals.
  • Gaynor has reposted White House posts to her Instagram Story but has not issued a substantive response to Navarro’s appeal.
  • Trump’s February overhaul of the Kennedy Center board prompted resignations and performance cancellations and has fueled debate over political influence in arts recognition.