The 48th annual Kennedy Center Honors kicked off Sunday evening with President Donald Trump taking the stage as the first president to host the star-studded gala. Trump, who took over the Kennedy Center earlier this year, appeared to be enjoying himself as he introduced each of the honorees: glam metal band Kiss, actor Michael Crawford, country music legend George Strait, actor Sylvester Stallone and disco star Gloria Gaynor. Subscribe for unlimited access to The Post Save on unmatched reporting. Get your first year for 99¢

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“These honorees are not only exemplifying the best of America, they have become part of the fabric of America,” he said of the recipients, adding a tribute to the “late, great Ace Frehley,” the founding member of Kiss who died in October.

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