Trump sparks talk of early retirement after suggesting he could swap the White House for a hosting career
Former President Donald Trump has suggested the possibility of leaving the presidency to become a full-time host. He posed the question directly to his followers on Truth Social.
The query came as he promoted the “Trump-Kennedy Center Honors” television special. Trump confirmed he is hosting the event, which honors major entertainment figures.
He asked his supporters to assess his hosting abilities and if they would prefer he step down from the presidency to pursue hosting full-time. It is unclear if this is a serious proposal or a familiar tease.
Trump’s television history is significant, having hosted *The Apprentice* from 2004 to 2015. The show helped build his public image and was a springboard for his political career.
His role as host of the honors ceremony is itself controversial due to the venue’s recent renaming. The performing arts center was originally named for President John F. Kennedy.
The center’s board voted to add Trump’s name, creating the “Trump-Kennedy Center.” This change has drawn strong opposition from the Kennedy family.
Joe Kennedy III, JFK’s grandnephew, condemned the renaming. He stated the center is a federally designated memorial that should not be renamed, comparing it to the Lincoln Memorial.
