Trump Jabs Kimmel at Kennedy Center Honors: "Shouldn't Be President" If I Can't Beat Him

• Donald Trump presented medals at the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors.
• Trump criticized Jimmy Kimmel's past hosting, stating, "If I can't beat Jimmy Kimmel, I shouldn't be president."
• He claimed to be the first president to preside over the awards and was "98% involved" in selecting the honorees.
• The 2025 honorees include Sylvester Stallone, Gloria Gaynor, George Strait, Kiss, and Michael Crawford.

Why It Matters: Trump's direct Kennedy Center role and Kimmel jab signal a new presidential approach.