SPEECH - President Trump Makes An Announcement At The Kennedy Center

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 13: (SPEECH) U.S. President Donald Trump says, "They respect our country again. That's the other thing. All over the world, our country is respected," as he speaks during an event at the Kennedy Center on August 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump announced country music artist George Strait, actor Michael Crawford, actor Sylvester Stallone, singer Gloria Gaynor, and members of the rock band Kiss as the first nominees of the annual Kennedy Center Honors since taking control of the center’s board earlier this year. (Footage by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)