The 2024 Kennedy Center Honors, hosted by Donald Trump, drew the lowest viewership in its history.

The 2024 Kennedy Center Honors, hosted by former President Donald Trump, drew the lowest viewership in the event's history, marking a significant ratings decline compared to previous years. The ceremony, which aired on CBS, saw a sharp drop in audience numbers, raising questions about the impact of high-profile political figures on cultural programming. The ratings slump follows a broader trend of declining viewership for the annual honors, but the presence of Trump as host has drawn particular attention.