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Trump Faces Backlash After Low Ratings at Honors

12/30/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump faced criticism for his role as master of ceremonies at the Kennedy Center Honors, which drew a record-low 2.65 million viewers on December 23, 2025.
He solicited fan feedback about his performance, noting Colbert's mockery of his Kennedy Center involvement.
Separately, Trump attacked CBS and Stephen Colbert on Truth Social, calling for Colbert's cancellation over ongoing criticism.

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U.S. President Donald Trump faced criticism for his role as master of ceremonies at the Kennedy Center Honors, which drew a record-low 2.65 million viewers on December 23, 2025.
He solicited fan feedback about his performance, noting Colbert's mockery of his Kennedy Center involvement.
Separately, Trump attacked CBS and Stephen Colbert on Truth Social, calling for Colbert's cancellation over ongoing criticism.