Washington (CNN) President Donald Trump will award the National Medal of Arts to Jon Voight, an Oscar winner and outspoken Trump supporter, the White House announced Sunday.

Voight's honor was announced along with seven other recipients of the National Medal of Arts and National Medal of Humanities, who will be presented with their medals on Thursday by the President and first lady Melania Trump.

The announcement recognizes Voight "for his exceptional capacity as an actor to portray deeply complex characters. Captivating audiences, he has given us insights into the richness of the human mind and heart."

In March, the President appointed Voight to be a trustee of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts through 2024.

The White House announcement does not mention Voight's outspoken support for the President and his criticism of former President Barack Obama.

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