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JUST IN: 10 MINUTES AGO: Hollywood icon Tom Cruise has stunned Washington after abruptly declining a major Kennedy Center Award from President Donald Trump — a rejection insiders say sent shockwaves through the White House
JUST IN: 10 MINUTES AGO: Hollywood icon Tom Cruise has stunned Washington after abruptly declining a major Kennedy Center Award from President Donald Trump — a rejection insiders say sent shockwaves through the White House
According to sources familiar with the matter, Cruise was recently informed he would be selected for one of the Kennedy Center’s highest honors, traditionally celebrating lifetime contributions to American culture. Those same sources claim the actor chose to step away from the recognition, a decision that was unexpected given his decades-long influence on film and global entertainment. While some reports link the award to **former President Donald Trump**, no official documentation or public statement has yet confirmed the details or the timing.
The Kennedy Center and representatives for Cruise have so far declined to comment, and no formal announcement has been made by federal officials. Until confirmation is provided, the reasons behind the reported decision remain unclear. What is certain, insiders say, is that the news—if verified—would mark a rare and notable moment in the long history of the prestigious honors program.