Trump's Kennedy Center Takeover Sparks Record-Breaking Ratings Low
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The 2025 Kennedy Center Honors ceremony, hosted by former President Donald Trump, drew a record-low audience of 3.01 million viewers on CBS. The dismal ratings come as the arts complex faces controversy over Trump's takeover and the renaming of the center to the Trump-Kennedy Center. This year's ceremony honored a diverse group of artists, including Sylvester Stallone, Michael Crawford, Gloria Gaynor, KISS, and George Strait. The drastic drop in viewership, a 25% decrease from last year's 4.1 million, is not the only concern surrounding the center. Trump's takeover has been met with widespread criticism, including from the family members of the late John F. Kennedy. The center's new board, handpicked by Trump, has been accused of being overly politicized. In response to the controversy, several artists have canceled shows at the center, citing their opposition to the new name. The backlash against Trump's leadership extends to his appointed president, Richard Grenell. Grenell has been vocal in his defense of the new board, but his comments have only added fuel to the fire. The center's reputation and the future of the Kennedy Center Honors remain uncertain as the controversy continues to unfold.
