Since taking office, President Donald Trump has made something of a tradition of bucking tradition, including when it comes to which events he’s chosen to attend or host. Most recently, Trump announced that he and First Lady Melania Trump won’t be attending the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony in Washington, D.C. — and that’s just the latest. Here’s a running list of other events traditionally attended by presidents that Trump has opted out of.
1. The Kennedy Center Honors
The White House announced on Saturday that the president and first lady will not be attending this year’s Kennedy Center Honors,...
1. The Kennedy Center Honors
The White House announced on Saturday that the president and first lady will not be attending this year’s Kennedy Center Honors,...
- 8/22/2017
- by Diana Pearl
- PEOPLE.com
The next wave of Kennedy Center Honors will include Al Pacino, rock band the Eagles, James Taylor, Argentine pianist Martha Argerich and gospel/blues singer Mavis Staples “The Kennedy Center Honors celebrates the spectacular talents of artists whose brilliance has left a lasting impact on our society,” stated Kennedy Center Chairman David M. Rubenstein. “These Honorees represent what is possible when creativity is not just cultivated, but unleashed.” He continued: “Martha Argerich’s distinguished performances have spanned the globe and over the last six decades have earned her world recognition as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th and 21st centuries; the.
- 6/23/2016
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
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