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Trump's 2025 Honors Draws 4.1 Million Viewers, Sparks Debate

1/1/2026

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The Kennedy Center defended the 2025 Honors hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump after the ceremony drew 4.1 million viewers.
Roma Daravi, the Kennedy Center's vice president of public relations, described past-rating comparisons as misleading.
The broadcast aired on a Tuesday before Christmas.
The ceremony tied for the top spot among adults 25–54.
The ceremony generated 1.5 billion social media impressions.

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Story summary

The Kennedy Center defended the 2025 Honors hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump after the ceremony drew 4.1 million viewers.
Roma Daravi, the Kennedy Center's vice president of public relations, described past-rating comparisons as misleading.
The broadcast aired on a Tuesday before Christmas.
The ceremony tied for the top spot among adults 25–54.
The ceremony generated 1.5 billion social media impressions.