President Donald Trump became the first sitting president to host the Kennedy Center Honors, and coverage from both Politico and the Washington Post included notably favorable commentary, with observations about his showmanship and polished remarks.

According to Politico Playbook , the president — who had anticipated negative coverage — delivered a performance that was “not half bad,” with White House reporter Megan Messerly and podcast host Jack Blanchard highlighting his presence at the Kennedy Center. The Washington Post echoed this sentiment, noting that Trump appeared “loose and funny,” with his delivery more focused and scripted than his usual public remarks. The Post further described the event as a “shakeup” of the traditional gala, transfor

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