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Comedians dig at Trump as Bill Maher accepts Mark Twain prize at Kennedy Center
Bill Maher accepted the Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center as comedians took multiple digs at President Donald Trump throughout the night.
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Associated Press
· Jun 29, 2026
'I'm at least somewhat like Mark Twain': Bill Maher receives Twain humor prize
The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor honors individuals who have made significant contributions to comedy and social commentary. Honoree Bill Maher said he appreciates the comparison, saying, "I am at least somewhat like Mark Twain." (June 28) #billmaher Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
DNyuz
· Jun 26, 2026
Trump’s cognitive health and tiny fair crowds take center stage in brutal Jimmy Fallon bit
Jimmy Fallon spent a second straight night ribbing President Donald Trump’s new Great American State Fair on Thursday, saving his sharpest jab for a petting zoo bit aimed squarely at the president’s cognitive fitness. The “Tonight Show” host took aim at the fair, which opened to the public on Thursday on the National Mall as []
The Daily Beast
· Jun 29, 2026
Trump Humiliated With Wild Epstein Joke at Kennedy Center
Kent Nishimura/AFP via Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump was the target of jokes on the Kennedy Center stage on Sunday night as one comedian took aim at the president’s questionable connections.Comedian and TV host Bill Maher was being honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, and it wasn’t long until the president’s name was mentioned. The president himself was not in attendance.Guest speaker and comedian Whitney Cummings was the first to take the stage, and she seized the opportunity to skewer the president, immediately making a reference to Trump’s connections to Jeffrey Epstein.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Washington Examiner
· Jun 26, 2026
Can Americans enjoy America 250 without Democrats’ ‘nonsense?’: Joe Concha
Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha said the public should be able to enjoy America 250 without added “nonsense” from the Left, such as late-night comedian Jimmy Fallon. Concha reacted to a clip of Fallon bashing the Great American State Fair, comparing the foods to what showed up in President Donald Trump’s colonoscopy. “The fair has []
The Hill
· Jun 29, 2026
Bipartisan show of support for Bill Maher at Kennedy Center, as Trump looms large
It's an award fully focused on comedy, yet some serious drama surrounded the Kennedy Center as Bill Maher received this year's Mark Twain Prize. But the controversy about the name and future of the Kennedy Center didn't stop several stars and a bipartisan group of lawmakers from heading to the performing arts hub in a...
Reuters
· Jun 29, 2026
Bill Maher honored with Mark Twain humor prize in Washington
Comedian Bill Maher was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at a ceremony at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #billmaher #marktwainprize #comedy 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
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Related coverage for "Comedians dig at Trump as Bill Maher accepts Mark Twain prize at Kennedy Center": Associated Press — 'I'm at least somewhat like Mark Twain': Bill Maher receives Twain humor prize. DNyuz — Trump’s cognitive health and tiny fair crowds take center stage in brutal Jimmy Fallon bit. The Daily Beast — Trump Humiliated With Wild Epstein Joke at Kennedy Center. Washington Examiner — Can Americans enjoy America 250 without Democrats’ ‘nonsense?’: Joe Concha. The Hill — Bipartisan show of support for Bill Maher at Kennedy Center, as Trump looms large. Reuters — Bill Maher honored with Mark Twain humor prize in Washington