Why did it take so lengthy for Sylvester Stallone to be chosen for a Kennedy Middle Honor?
Good query, no?
Few actors can high Stallone’s Hollywood resume.
- Critical actor (“Rocky,” “Cop Land,” “Creed”)
- Field-office sensation – “Rocky,” “Rambo” franchises, “Creed,” “Cliffhanger” and far more
- Oscar-nominated screenwriter – “Rocky”
- TV star – “Tulsa King“
- Popular culture icon
But solely after President Donald Trump took over the Kennedy Middle final 12 months did Stallone get the decision.
Hmmm.
The Kennedy Middle hasn’t been as blatantly partisan as some segments of Hollywood. Trump’s makeover of the D.C.-based group, together with a reputation tweak, has uncovered a few of its lesser-known leanings.
Now, some hard-Left artists are balking at performing within the storied venue below Trump’s command. That features, most lately, “Depraved” composer Stephen Schwartz and Chuck Redd.
The identical doesn’t apply to Adam Carolla.
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— The Trump Kennedy Middle (@kencen) January 5, 2026
The comic, who helped pioneer podcasting with “The Adam Carolla Present,” will make his Trump Kennedy Middle debut at month’s finish on the Terrace Theater.
Carolla isn’t a conservative. His political leanings are laborious to pin down, however he’s drifted to the Proper, partly, as a result of Democrats now cozy as much as Bernie Sanders, The Squad and the Massive Apple’s socialist Mayor.
Carolla’s commonsense strategy to tradition resonates with Crimson State audiences, even when his standup act isn’t overtly political.
He isn’t the one insurgent comic slated to carry out at The Trump Kennedy Middle in 2026. Tony Hinchcliffe, who oversees the massively in style “Kill Tony” podcast, will seem Might 2. Jeff Foxworthy, a Blue Collar Comedy alum and heartland favourite, drops by Feb. 6.
In an ideal world, the venue ought to stay open to left-leaning artists. Some progressive stars, nevertheless, refuse to entertain below a Trump-friendly banner.
We maintain seeing artists cancel their appearances. That pattern could not decelerate.
For now, the Trump Kennedy Middle is a uncommon dwelling for right-leaning audiences to see exhibits that talk to their values and tastes. Even higher?
Comedians like Carolla supply insights which may be international to some D.C.-area patrons. He’s effectively outfitted to defend his factors of view, and humorous sufficient to border them in ways in which might problem the media’s groupthink.
He’s like Dave Chappelle in that style, somebody who can upend our preconceptions whereas making us smile. He may just do that on the finish of the month.
Carolla performs the Terrace Theater Jan. 31 for 2 exhibits – 7 pm and 9 pm.