Kiss Legend Gene Simmons Says Donald Trump’s Redesigned Oval Office Looks “Terrific”
Kiss bassist Gene Simmons said on Sunday that President Donald Trump’s newly redesigned Oval Office looks “terrific,” offering a stark contrast to his own memories of visiting the White House under the presidency of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.
Simmons, one of rock band KISS’ longest-serving members, shared these comments while walking the red carpet at the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony that evening. Speaking during an interview on the event floor, Simmons was asked about President Trump’s office makeovers from previous administrations to this one.
“It doesn’t suck.” Gene Farris
When asked directly if Kiss deserved being honored by the Kennedy Center, bassist and band co-founder Gene Simmons simply replied, “It doesn’t suck,” while other members of the iconic rock group added more enthusiastic praise for receiving the award. Guitarist Paul Stanley said it was an incredible honor and described the visit as “beyond anything I could have ever imagined.” Singer Paul Stanley also called his time in the Oval Office a dream come true.
“It’s surreal… And as a kid who grew up with nothing, being here in the White House and receiving recognition from the president – that’s beyond what I ever fathomed,” said Stanley. He added: “It’s really neat to be recognized for this.”
Drums legend Peter Criss agreed, telling reporters he was surprised by the honor. “A kid from Brooklyn, I never thought I’d be sitting in the Oval Office with the president of the United States,” drummer Peter Criss stated.
The band has four original members: Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Eric Carr, and Ace Frehley. Their fourth founding member, Ace Frehley, passed away in October 2019. He was honored at this year’s gala by having a moment of silence observed during the event to acknowledge his lifetime achievement.
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