A Guatemalan national was released on his own recognizance Thursday after allegedly selling tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) gummies that caused the hospitalization of a dozen New York middle-schoolers in March.Wilmer Castillo Garcia, 22, is accused of endangering the welfare of a child after 12 students from William Floyd Middle School were brought to Peconic Bay Hospital on the same day, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney.The children became ill after eating gummies laced with THC, a compound found in cannabis that is known for causing a high or euphoric effect. The candies were traced to an Instagram account, which led investigators to Castillo Garcia, Tierney said.KILMAR ABREGO GARCIA INDICTED ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING CHARGES, ORDERED TO APPEAR BEFORE JUDGE IN NASHVILLECastillo Garcia was also indicted on two counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree, and other related charges, after he allegedly sold cocaine and marijuana to an undercover officer on two separate occasions. He pleaded not guilty.Defense attorney Matthew Tuohy, who is representing Castillo Garcia, told Fox News Digital they are working with the district attorney's office to come up with a resolution to the case."My client has had a very, very tough upbringing," Tuohy said. "He's basically been on his own. He has family here now that is helping him, and I'm trying to get him on the right path to resolve this the best way we can."FEDERAL JUDGE DENIES DETENTION FOR ALLEGED MS-13 GANG MEMBER KILMAR ABREGO GARCIAThough Castillo Garcia is charged with a total of four felonies and two misdemeanors, Judge Anthony Senft Jr. ordered him to be released on his own recognizance, as his charges are considered non-bail-eligible under current New York state law."This is yet another example of how New Yorks bail laws are broken," Tierney wrote in a statement. "We cannot even ask for reasonable security on a foreign national who allegedly provided THC gummies that sickened middle-schoolers to ensure he faces justice."Prosecutors cannot ask for bail, and judges are unable to set an amount, despite the fact that Castillo Garcia is alleged to be a foreign national with connections and the ability to flee the jurisdiction to evade prosecution, according to Tierney.KNIFE-WIELDING ILLEGAL MIGRANT ACCUSED OF THREATENING US ATTORNEY ON ALBANY, NY STREETSWhen asked about his client's release, Tuohy said Castillo Garcia is not a flight risk."He hired an attorney, he was present in court at his own volition, and he showed he's not a risk of flight," Tuohy said. "These are drug cases, not violent cases, so they're not bail-eligible. At the same time, I don't think there was an intent to harm anybody, on anybody's part. It's an unfortunate situation, and we're going to do the best we can to resolve it in the best possible way."Castillo Garcia is due back in court Sept. 2 and faces up to nine years in prison if convicted of the top count.

President Donald Trump said a new directive allowing the Metropolitan Police Department to disclose information to federal immigration authorities about those they pull over at traffic stops is a step in the right direction and signaled that other cities could also face a similar policy.The order, which Police Chief Pamela Smith approved Thursday, comes as Trump moved to federalize the nations capitals police force and mobilize 800 National Guard troops to address crime in Washington."What you're saying is that it was a very positive thing," Trump told reporters about the new order Thursday. "When they stop people, they find they're illegal, they report them, they give them to us, etc., that's a very positive thing."DEFENSE SECRETARY PETE HEGSETH VOWS TO BE 'FORCE MULTIPLIERS' OF DC POLICE"I have heard that it just happened," Trump said. "That's a great step. That's a great step if they're doing that. Yeah. I think that's going to happen all over the country. We want to stop crime. I think if the Democrats aren't strong on this issue, they won't be able to do it."The order means that Metropolitan Police can share details about their interactions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.In addition to Trump, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem also hailed the new order a success earlier Thursday."That means that as soon as they encounter somebody who is committing a crime, they will share that with ICE and we will be able to get those illegal criminals out of this country and well make America safer," Noem told Fox News Thursday.TRUMP TAKES CONTROL OF METRO POLICE, DEPLOYS NATIONAL GUARD TO TAKE ON WASHINGTON CRIMENow that the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington has been federalized, it remains under the authority of Attorney General Pam Bondi.A temporary federal takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department is permitted under emergency circumstances. However, Trump's move will likely be challenged in court over whether the situation in Washington qualifies as an emergency.National Guard troops started to arrive in Washington Wednesday. These troops are reserve forces that respond to state and federal operations, typically in accordance with orders from their state governments.Trump has deviated from thenorm though, and mobilized National Guard troops from California to respond to immigration riots in June. By doing so, he bypassed California Gov. Gavin Newsom.TRUMP THREATENS TO FEDERALIZE DC AFTER EX-DOGE EMPLOYEE 'BIG BALLS' VIOLENTLY BEATENHowever, Washington is different because the federal government oversees the District of Columbia National Guard.Meanwhile, Democrats on Capitol Hill have decried Trumps attempt to federalize the police and bring in National Guard troops."First, Donald Trump used the Marines and the National Guard to support his mass deportation agenda in Los Angeles," Schiff posted on X Monday. "Now, he's using similar tactics in D.C. like a tinpot dictator. Don't look away. Don't stay silent. If you do, don't be surprised if it's your city next."

As National Guard troops ramped up their presence in the nation's capital on Thursday, about seven National Guard Humvees and other military vehicles, and around 25 to 30 troops, stood guard outside D.C.'s Union Station. President Donald Trump's move to federalize parts of the District of Columbia's police force began earlier in the week, but troops from the National Guard scaled up their presence Thursday, with several stationed around the National Mall, at metro stations, at Union Station, near a U.S. Park building in Anacostia, D.C., and other places around the nation's capital.As of Thursday, 800 National Guard members have been mobilized to Washington, D.C., according to the Defense Department. According to Pentagon press secretary Kingsley Wilson, the troops are unarmed and are supporting other federal law enforcement agencies that have been called up to D.C. to quell the violence there.TRUMP'S FEDERAL CRIME OPERATION BRINGS 100 ARRESTS, 800 NATIONAL GUARD"The scope of support may be adjusted based on the needs of our partners," Wilson said. "This would be very similar to the [Los Angeles] mission, where we can temporarily detain someone and then turn them over to the law enforcement."At Union Station specifically, Fox News Digital counted around 25 to 30 National Guard personnel, all military police, four Humvees and three MATVs early Thursday evening.Fox News Digital only saw riot batons carried by the troops.DC TRAFFIC STOP REPORTING ON ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS A GREAT STEP, TRUMP SAYS OTHER BLUE CITIES COULD BE NEXTThe other federal law enforcement agencies that the National Guard troops are supporting include the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Secret Service.Operations aimed at reducing crime in the nation's capital were initially focused on night patrols, but on Thursday they are going to begin patrolling 24/7.The increased law enforcement presence in D.C. has led to protesters taking the streets, including a handful seen at Union Station Thursday.On Wednesday night, local media reports indicated around 100 protesters in one Northwest Washington, D.C. neighborhood, where police had set up a vehicle checkpoint, came out to challenge the increased police presence.

Isaiah Bond is ready to take the next step in his football journey. The former Alabama and Texas wide receiver was cleared of criminal wrongdoing in a sexual assault case.A Collin County grand jury in Texas returned a "no bill," which ends the possibility of an indictment."After reviewing all the evidence presented, a Collin County grand jury returned a 'no bill' in the sexual assault charge involving Isaiah Bond, meaning no indictment will be issued," Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis said in a statement obtained by CBS News Texas. "This concludes the criminal proceedings in this matter."On Thursday, the 21-year-old Bond revealed his plans to join the Cleveland Browns for his rookie season. A contract with the Browns has yet to be finalized, ESPN reported. But Bond said he was thankful for the organization's belief in him.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"First and foremost, I want to express my deepest gratitude to the Cleveland Browns for believing in me and allowing me the opportunity to continue my career in the NFL," Bond said in a statement. "Football has been my passion since I was six years old, and playing at this level is a blessing I will never take for granted. I understand that playing in the NFL is a privilege, and Im thankful every day to love my childhood dream."CHARGERS' DENZEL PERRYMAN RELEASED FROM JAIL AFTER FIREARMS ARREST, INVESTIGATION STILL ONGOINGBond said his lawyers advised him to avoid publicly divulging details related to the case. He did, however, reaffirm his innocence."I know there have been questions and reports about the recent allegations. I am grateful for the decision of the prosecutor and the courts not to pursue charges. I will learn from this experience as I grow in wisdom, character, and faith. On the advice of my attorney, I will not discuss the details of this case, but I want to be clear: from the very beginning I have refuted these allegations and maintained my innocence. I stand firm by that today."Bond turned himself in to police in Texas April 10, just two weeks before the 2025 NFL Draft. He was released from custody after posting $25,000 bond. Bond went undrafted.Bond's attorneys filed a lawsuit against the unnamed accuser, and the suit was ultimately dismissed.Bond's college football career started in Tuscaloosa with the Alabama Crimson Tide. He transferred to Texas, where he finished the 2024 season with 540 receiving yards and five touchdown receptions.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Taylor Swift reveled in her ability to convince Jason Kelces young daughters that cats are, in fact, not "poisonous."During her appearance on the "New Heights" podcast,Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce asked Swift how she felt about Jason telling his daughters that cats are poisonous, likely in an effort to dissuade them from asking for one."It was actually really a great challenge, because as soon as I got the kids around the cats, it was my goal to prove to them that they werent poisonous. And theres no better way to prove that than to just hand them Benjamin, my rag doll cat, who lets humans hold him like hes a baby," Swift said confidently.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ONFOXNEWS.COM"My favorite thing ever is when Benny (Jasons 2-year-old) will come up to me and just go, I find Benjamin. I find him,' And shes just like over there, just laying with him and petting him and holding him."Swift added that the girls get excited to be around her three cats, which she named Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson and Benjamin Button."Im like, Yup, and you know what? [Meredith] didnt bite you at all, did she? And if she did bite you, she wouldnt be poisonous. Theyre like, Thats not what our dad said. And Im like, Well."JASON KELCE DEFENDS HIMSELF AFTER DEBUTING NEW LOOK IN PODCAST FEATURING TAYLOR SWIFT: 'DON'T HATE ME'The international pop star, who joined the podcast Wednesday for the first time since herromance with Travis began in 2023, also revealed that Jasons family may be getting a cat of their own after becoming friendly with hers."Youre getting a proper cat. Youre getting a cat that chases mice," she said. "What I have are not that. They sit around, and thats enough."Jason didnt deny the speculation, adding that a "barn cat" wasnt entirely out of the question.Jason and Kylie Kelce welcomed another member of the family earlier this year when they announced the birth of their fourth daughter, Finnley, in March.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel wishes "nothing but the best" for Arch Manning as Manning embarks on his first season as a full-time starter with the Texas Longhorns.But Manziel's own college football allegiance has him hoping Manning has his worst game of the year during Rivalry Week in college football.Manziel's Texas A&M Aggies take priority over any Longhorns player.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Whenever [Texas] plays Texas A&M, I hope he throws five picks and no touchdowns and gives us an opportunity to win that ballgame we need to win," Manziel told Fox News Digital while discussing his partnership with Sling TV."The Lone Star Showdown" is the moniker for Texas-Texas A&M week, which is commonly played during Rivalry Week. This year, the game will be played Nov. 28, the latest regular-season game for the Aggies and Longhorns.So, Manziel will have other weeks before that matchup to watch what the Longhorns and Manning are doing while rooting on his Aggies.ARCHIE MANNING SAYS GRANDSON ARCH 'ISN'T GOING' TO DECLARE FOR THE 2026 NFL DRAFTManning's expectations as the Longhorns' starter are through the roof with Quinn Ewers moving on to the NFL. Texas is atop The Associated Press' Top 25 preseason poll, and many are picking them to win this year's College Football Playoff.Manziel isn't going to go that far, but he is excited to see what Manning can do with the spotlight on him in Austin."Texas is starting out very highly ranked," Manziel said. "A lot of hype around them, and theres a lot of pressure in that situation. But, from what hes shown so far, youd think hed be able to handle it, and hes going to play well. The SEC, week in and week out, well find out exactly what hes made of."For me, from my perspective, Im wishing him nothing but the best. Seems like an amazing kid, has an amazing family. I want him to do amazing things outside of that one day."Manziel got to know the Manning family well, having won the coveted "Manning Award" for the best college football quarterback during his Heisman-winning 2012 campaign at A&M.Arch has a strong support system with his uncles, Peyton and Eli Manning; his father, Cooper Manning; and his grandfather, New Orleans Saints legend Archie Manning. But Manziel is curious, like the rest of the country, to see how Arch does when he's between the lines facing the reigning national champion Ohio State Buckeyes to kick off his 2025 campaign."When youre ranked that high going into the season, and you have the hype and the name and everything that comes along with it, youre going to get everybodys best shot week in and week out," Manziel said. "Right out of the gate for them in their schedule, they get a real test playing a real team out of the gate."So, youre getting everybodys best shot. People are coming for you, and theres gonna be defenses you havent seen before, looks you havent seen before. Theyre really going to be gunning for you."ARCH MANNING RECEIVES COMPARISON TO LEGENDARY TEXAS QUARTERBACKManziel knows the expectations of leading a highly-touted SEC school."The main thing that he has to do is just continue to be a good leader, continue to run the offense the way hes taught, the way he needs to, and just keep things in a good perspective that not everything is going to go smooth every single drive, every single week," Manziel said of Manning."Youre going to deal with some adversity. Youre going to have some ballgames that are three-point games where you have to try to hold people out, and hopefully they go your way."The best thing that he can do is show up, be the guy, be the leader, and go out and play his best football week in and week out."A DIFFERENT WAY TO WATCH FOOTBALLManziel partnered with Sling TV, a subsidiary of DISH Network Corporation, to promote a different way of watching football this season, one that takes the consumer into consideration.Sling TV is offering three new streaming subscription packages: Day Pass, Weekend Pass and Week Pass, which all give 24-hour access to the platform.When it comes to football, especially at the college level, not all fans want to pay a premium for games they wont watch. Manziel loves that he can pick and choose the right streaming subscription with Sling TV."I get these notifications on my phone that say, You get charged X amount for this or that. Im like, Man, Im just trying to watch ball. To have something start at $4.99, and you pick which one you want you want a day, a week, a weekend. Being an SEC guy through and through, I think, for me, it makes it easy for me to watch whatever I want whenever I want, and its really easy. You dont have to sit there with overhead or anything else going on. For me, I dont think it can be any better."Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Social media users accused the New York Times of being in favor of a "military coup" after publishing a guest essay with the headline "We Used to Think the Military Would Stand Up to Trump. We Were Wrong."Former National Security Council members Steven Simon and Jonathan Stevenson wrote the essay on Wednesday in response to President Donald Trump deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., in an effort to combat crime. They remarked that this and other recent orders from Trump "registered no public objection" from top officers and warned that "in the context of domestic theaters," the military cant be politically neutral."Unfortunately, though we (and others) had hoped that the military would only respond to calls to action in American cities and states kicking and screaming, we no longer expect resistance from that institution," they wrote. "Once, perhaps, traditionalist officers might have leaned on protocol and refused to heed a lawless order, taking inspiration from the generals Mark Milley and James Mattis who resisted the uprooting of established military standards in the first Trump term."NY TIMES REPORTER ADMITS TRUMP IS WAY MORE EFFECTIVE IN SECOND TERMThe essay continued, "But today, general officers no longer seem to see themselves as guardians of the constitutional order. It now seems clear to us that the military will not rescue Americans from Mr. Trumps misuse of the nations military capabilities."Commentators across X accused Simon and Stevenson and the New York Times of arguing in favor of a military uprising against Trump."The New York Times is pro-military coup against President Trump. What a flaming pile of trash in The Times, written by former Obama NSC officials Steven Simon and Jonathan Stevenson," GOP commentator Steve Guest wrote.Global trade analyst Kenneth Rapoza wrote, "NYT would absolutely support a military coup if the Democrats were in the white House. Spare me otherwise. They'd then berate you in how good and just it was. Their urban educated readers who went to NYU would disown you as friends and family for disagreeing, acting as the usual useful idiots they are in service of the regime.""By the way, this is the very definition of a coup and its the exact opposite of the oath every member of the military swears to uphold," former Byron Donalds staff member Javon A. Price commented."New York Times is really saying the quiet part out loud, huh?" EV Partners founder Robert Sterling joked."Buy guns and ammunition," Townhall.com senior columnist Kurt Schlichter warned.Pirate Wires editor-in-chief Mike Solana wrote, "every now and then the media screaming gets to me and I wonder... wait, should I really be worried? and then they do something wild like ask for a military coup in the pages of the new york times and I remember nope, lol, they're everything they say they hate.""NYT hoping for a military coup in America," columnist Karol Markowicz wrote with a screenshot of the headline.TRUMP DECLARES CASE AGAINST CBS IS A 'WINNER,' HINTS AT ACTION AGAINST NEW YORK TIMESIn a statement to Fox News Digital, a NYT spokesperson defended the piece, saying it was "from two seasoned national security experts" and "thoroughly fact-checked prior to publication.""New York Times Opinion regularly publishes guest essays from a wide variety of writers with deep experience in their fields, and from across the political spectrum including theTrump administration," the spokesperson said.Simon also defended the essay, telling Fox News Digital that no one who read it could come to the conclusion that he was in favor of a military coup."As for actions, military leaders should give the president their best professional advice and decide for themselves whether they should resign if their advice is disregarded," Simon said.White House deputy press secretary Anna Kelly criticized the article, calling it "dangerous rhetoric.""Its highly concerning that the New York Times would print this dangerous rhetoric calling on our military to rise up against the duly-elected Commander in Chief, President Trump. The President was resoundingly elected to restore a focus on readiness and lethality at the DOD, and he is delivering on that promise," Kelly told Fox News Digital.According to the Wayback Machine, the article was also titled "How the Military Became Another Instrument of Trumps Power."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe New York Times editorial board previously wrote against Trump deploying the National Guard to Los Angeles with regard to the anti-ICE demonstrations in June. They argued that sending the troops was the "real emergency" in Los Angeles and creating "the very chaos it was purportedly designed to prevent."

Former Delaware Gov. Mike Castle, a Republican moderate who championed creating the popular 50 State Quarters Program of commemorative coins while he served in Congress, has died. He was 86.The Delaware Republican Party announced that Castle died Thursday in Greenville but shared no other details.DEMOCRATIC SENATOR ADDRESSES WHETHER KAMALA HARRIS HAS REACHED THE END OF HER POLITICAL CAREERCastle was among Delawares most successful politicians, never losing a race until his stunning upset in a 2010 primary for the U.S. Senate seat that Democrat Joe Biden held before becoming vice president.During his 18 years in Congress, Castle became a leader of centrist Republicans, earning a reputation as a fiscal conservative and social moderate not afraid to challenge the party line on issues ranging from government spending to environmental protection and abortion.As Delawares lone representative in the U.S. House from 1993 to 2011, he supported a pay-as-you-go policy for both spending and tax cuts. Castle played roles in improving child nutrition programs and establishing the No Child Left Behind education reform program. His signature issue in Congress was the commemorative quarters program that featured coins honoring each state, starting with Delaware. He was dubbed by the coin grading service Numismatic Guaranty Company as "The Coinage Congressman."The quarters boosted federal revenues as they were taken out of circulation. He also helped establish a similar program honoring U.S. presidents with dollar coins, beginning in 2007, and an "America the Beautiful" quarter program honoring national parks, monuments and nature areas starting in 2010."The Honorable Michael Castle embodied the best of public service moderation, integrity, and a steadfast commitment to all Delawareans," Delaware GOP Chairman Gene Truono said in a statement Thursday.Castle had been a state lawmaker and lieutenant governor before becoming governor in 1985.Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer ordered flags flown at half-staff for the next week in Castle's honor."During his time as governor, Mike Castle visited every single school in our state, including mine, where he spoke to my high school class with the same warmth, humility, and commitment to public service that defined his career," said Meyer, a Democrat.

A man who worked as the Denver Nuggets' mascot, Rocky the Mountain Lion, for multiple seasons is suing Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE), the NBA franchise's ownership group.Drake Solomon accuses his former employer of disability discrimination and an unlawful severance offer.The wrongful termination lawsuit claims Solomon was dismissed after he underwent a double hip replacement procedure.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMSolomon suggested he is taking a stand to help protect other employees. Solomon maintains the offer he received was unlawful, and other employees were extended after the 2023 passage of Colorado's POWR Act (Protecting Opportunities and Workers' Rights).NBA RELEASES CHRISTMAS DAY SCHEDULE AND OPENING NIGHT GAMESSolomon recalled that his severance offer was $20,000. He was also asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement, which his attorneys argued violated provisions of the POWR Act.Solomon rejected the agreement."It seemed sketchy to me," he explained. "I wasn't going to sign that."The Nuggets won the franchise's first-ever NBA title in 2023, the same year Solomon says he began experiencing health issues. A bone condition inhibited Solomon's ability to perform tasks associated with being the mascot for a professional sports team.Solomon said he notified his supervisors of his condition. The Nuggets allegedly began seeking his replacement after learning he would eventually need to undergo surgery. Solomon argued the alleged acts were effectively a vote of no confidence in his overall health."It came to a point where I was on the court shooting a half-court shot with tears dripping down my face," Solomon told CBS Colorado. "It's hard thinking about those times. I really wanted to bring the same energy."Solomon claimed a path to resume his duties was impeded after he had the surgery, which he said left him feeling as if he'd been deceived."For it to end this way, it feels like betrayal," Solomon said. "We were so loyal to them."Solomon's father performed as the Nuggets mascot for more than three decades before him."I was on the court at 2 weeks old," Solomon said.Fox News Digital contacted Kroenke Sports & Entertainment for comment but did not immediately receive a response.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

"The View" co-host Ana Navarro pleaded with musical icon Gloria Gaynor Thursday to reject her upcoming Kennedy Center award because it will be bestowed by President Donald Trump.In a post on Instagram, the political commentator shared how she once met the "I Will Survive" singer at a concert and Gaynor gifted Navarro a keychain that belted out her famous song."Lets just say, during first Trump term, I pressed it til it ran out of batteries," the anti-Trump commentator wrote. She then expressed her displeasure that Gaynor would be honored at an event hosted by the president."Yesterday, Trump announced he picked her to receive a Kennedy Center Honor, which he plans to host. Look, the woman is a goddess and deserves all the flowers that come her way. But I wish she wouldnt accept an award from the hands of a man who has attacked the rights and history of women, people of color and LGBTQ," she wrote.I WILL SURVIVE SINGER GLORIA GAYNOR SAYS IT'S A MISCONCEPTION SHE'S A FEMINIST"The gay community, in particular, helped turn her signature song into an anthem. Trump is a stain on the prestige and significance of the KCH. Dont do it, Gloria!" Navarro pleaded.On Wednesday, Trump, the new Kennedy Center Chairman of the Board, announced the list of entertainers who will receive awards at the 48th annual Kennedy Center Honors in December.Gaynor joins country legend George Strait, rock band KISS, Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone, and English actor Michael Crawford as the honorees this year.A rep for Gaynor told Fox News Digital after the announcement Wednesday that she was "beyond blessed and honored to be receiving this award."TRUMP AND MELANIA TO HEADLINE POWER-PLAYER PACKED KENNEDY CENTER OPENING NIGHT"My hope is that in accepting this honor, I can continue with the inspirational phenomenon that began with I Will Survive. Sharing my music and art on a global level to provide encouragement, hope, empowerment, inspiration, understanding, and unity is the core of my purpose," a rep for Gaynor shared with Fox News Digital after Trumps announcement."Ive always focused on a creative path that will help others and I hope that being awarded the Kennedy Center honor will help me continue this legacy."Gaynors team has not publicly addressed Navarro's comments and did not return Fox News Digital's request for comment Thursday.Trump will host the annual awards show after his overhaul of the Washington, D.C., performing arts center in February.Shortly into his second term, Trump fired several Kennedy Center board members, including the president and Chairman of the Board, and replaced them with pro-Trump figures, who then named the president as chair.KENNEDY CENTER DIRECTOR ENCOURAGES REPUBLICAN ATTENDANCE, SAYS 'EVERYONE IS WELCOME'In a February post on Truth Social announcing the changes, Trump vowed to make the performing arts center "great again," by removing board members who did not share his administration's "vision fora Golden Age in arts and culture." Trump said that drag shows "targeting" children were one example of programming at the Kennedy Center that would end under his leadership.His actions stirred backlash in the theater and film world, with multiple entertainers, including showrunner Shonda Rhimes, singer Rene Fleming, and actress Issa Rae, resigning from their roles at the Kennedy Center or canceling upcoming performances at the venue in protest.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP