Holiday Headlines: Trump's Festive Fiasco

A Lackluster Kennedy Center Honors

Trump's time in office was anything but quiet, especially during the holidays.

• Event: Hosted the Kennedy Center Honors
• Reception: Didn't wow the crowd
• Ratings: Significant drop from the previous year
• Future: CBS didn't renew its deal; future uncertain

Renaming Controversy

• Proposal: Trump wants to rename the Kennedy Center after himself
• Approval: Board, filled with his allies, approved
• Reactions:
• Kennedy family is furious
• Some artists pulled out of holiday performances to protest
• CBS didn't use the new name in its broadcast

Social Media Rampage

• Activity: Over 100 posts and reposts during Christmas
• Targets: Usual suspects
• Content:
• Recycled old claims about voter fraud
• Shared controversial videos from his allies

Military Action

• Action: Authorized airstrikes in Nigeria
• Target: Islamic State-linked militants
• Controversy: Not everyone agrees with how the conflict is being framed