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Trump Considers TV Career Amid Kennedy Center Controversy

12/23/2025

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On December 23, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested he might leave the Oval Office to become a television host.
He posed the question to followers on Truth Social after announcing he would host Kennedy Center Honors that evening and would honor stars such as Sylvester Stallone and Gloria Gaynor.
The Kennedy Center's board voted to rename the center the "Trump Kennedy Center," but plaintiffs argued the change is unlawful.

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On December 23, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested he might leave the Oval Office to become a television host.
He posed the question to followers on Truth Social after announcing he would host Kennedy Center Honors that evening and would honor stars such as Sylvester Stallone and Gloria Gaynor.
The Kennedy Center's board voted to rename the center the "Trump Kennedy Center," but plaintiffs argued the change is unlawful.