Remember when awards actually meant something? When we celebrated real talent instead of political statements?
For years, America’s cultural institutions have been hijacked. The elites who run these places care more about pushing left-wing politics than honoring actual achievement. Every awards show became a lecture. Every honor became about checking boxes instead of recognizing excellence.
The Kennedy Center Honors used to be different. It was supposed to celebrate the best of American culture. But lately? Same story, different stage. Until now.
Trump Takes Control of Cultural Honors
President Donald Trump just did something brilliant. He announced Wednesday that he’ll personally host the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors. And here’s the kicker—he was “98 percent involved” in picking this year’s winners.
Listen to this: “I turned down plenty. I had a couple of wokesters,” Trump said. Finally! Someone with the guts to say no to the political crowd.
The president’s decision to host? Classic Trump. He first said no when they asked him. “Are you fools asking me to do that? I’m President of the United States. I won’t do it.” But when his Chief of Staff Susie Wiles asked? “Okay Susie, I’ll do it. That’s the power she’s got.”
You’ve got to love the honesty.
Real American Talent Gets Recognition
This year’s winners are the real deal. Sylvester Stallone. George Strait. Michael Crawford. Gloria Gaynor. Kiss.
These aren’t political activists pretending to be artists. They’re legends who earned their spot through talent and hard work.
From ‘The Post Millennial’:
“Over an extraordinary four-decade career, George Strait has sold more than 120 million records worldwide, amassed 60 number one hits, wow, and produced 33 platinum certified albums, more than any other living American. That is amazing,” Trump said of Strait. “He’s believed by millions of people to just be as good as you can get, and he’s beloved by hundreds of millions of people all over the world.”
Think about Stallone. His movies made over $7.5 billion. Rocky and Rambo aren’t just characters—they’re American heroes. They inspire people without preaching about politics.
That’s what we should be celebrating. Real achievement. Not virtue signaling.
A New Era for American Arts
Trump’s move here is bigger than one ceremony. He’s showing us how to take back our culture from the progressive mob.
By personally screening out the “wokesters,” he’s setting a new standard. Merit matters again. Talent counts. Political games? Take them somewhere else.
And can we talk about Trump’s sense of humor for a second? He joked about wanting a Kennedy Center Honor himself. “I wanted one, I was never able to get one,” he said. Then added, “I would’ve taken it if they would’ve called me.”
That’s a president who can laugh at himself while fighting for what matters.
This Kennedy Center Honors will celebrate what Americans actually love. Real talent. Hard work. Artists who bring us together instead of tearing us apart.
When our institutions start honoring achievement over ideology again, America wins. Trump isn’t just hosting an awards show. He’s showing every cultural institution in America that it’s time to remember what really matters.
About time someone did.
Key Takeaways
- Trump personally rejected “wokester” nominees for Kennedy Center Honors
- Real achievers like Stallone and Strait replace political activists
- President will host the ceremony himself for first time
- Cultural institutions can be reclaimed from progressive capture
Sources: The Post Millennial, The Washington Post
