Hollywood actor Tom Cruise has reportedly turned down a Kennedy Center Award from President Trump.
The Mission Impossible star was offered that award but declined due to scheduling conflicts, as per the Washington Post.
Anonymous Kennedy Center employees were seen speaking to the outlet about the actor’s move to shun Trump, with the President believed to have been actively involved in picking him.
The President was left with no choice but to unveil that Sylvester Stallone, amongst others, including rock band KISS, Michael Crawford, and George Strait, would be amongst those getting this honor.
Cruise, who is a member of the Church of Scientology, is known to shy away from politics, opting to utilize his high profile to support the military, veterans, and his religion.
Instead of the Kennedy Center sharing the names through a press release as usual, Trump shared the honorees himself. While unveiling the recipients at the Hall of Nations, Trump mentioned more about how involved he was in making this decision.
Trump shared how the nation was tired of award ceremonies such as the Academy Awards because they were too ‘woke’.
He added how the things at the Academy Awards tend to get so lousy ratings, and now it’s transformed into all woke.