A wave of public commentary following the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors has focused less on politics or performance, and more on Donald Trump's appearance, with some viewers bluntly asserting he looks 'terrible' and 'worse by the day'.
The former president's decision to host this year's prestigious arts gala — the first time a sitting president has ever done so — thrust him into the spotlight. However, rather than receiving widespread acclaim, a notable segment of social media users and critics focused on footage from the red carpet and ceremony to question his health, vitality and suitability for public duties.
