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Trump Proposes Himself as Kennedy Center Honors Host, Colbert Responds
In a surprising twist, former President Donald Trump has suggested himself as the next host of the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors. This development follows his recent efforts to appoint loyalists to the board of the Kennedy Center, a move many interpret as his attempt to cement influence in the cultural arena. Talk show host Stephen Colbert, known for his sharp wit and humorous takes on political events, reacted to this news during his monologue on Monday night, expressing a mix of amusement and skepticism.
Colbert, reflecting on Trump’s self-nomination, remarked that he wouldn’t have been shocked by this development, saying, “You could have given me a thousand guesses, and that would have been all of them.” He recounted his own experience as the host of the Kennedy Center Honors for three consecutive years, indicating the honor he felt in participating in the event.
In a comedic turn, Colbert proposed a lighthearted exchange: “You host the Kennedy Center Honors, I’ll be president,” a statement that elicited enthusiastic applause from the audience. Following this, the crowd erupted into a chant of his name, which Colbert humorously downplayed by claiming, “you can’t afford me.”
Colbert also cast doubt on Trump’s actual enthusiasm for the hosting role. In audio reportedly obtained by the New York Times, Trump expressed a reluctance to take on the job, stating multiple times, “I don’t want to do it,” yet still indicated a willingness to accept the position. Colbert seized on this contradiction, joking, “Really? Because it sure sounds like you want to do it.” He compared Trump’s demeanor to someone who brings a guitar to a party and pretends not to want to play it, mimicking an awkward scenario where Trump would insist he is not eager to perform despite the contrary implication.
In a comedic rendition, Colbert pretended to strum a guitar poorly while a band member played along, further emphasizing the absurdity of the situation and Trump’s reluctance.
Viewers can catch Colbert’s full monologue and the humorous context surrounding Trump’s claim in the attached video.
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