Bill Maher awarded Kennedy Center's Mark Twain prize
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- Bill Maher will receive the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on June 28, as announced by the Kennedy Center, recognizing his nearly three decades of influence on American discourse through comedy.
- The White House initially denied reports of Maher winning the award, labeling them as "fake news," but later the situation changed following further discussions between the Kennedy Center and event organizers.
- The Mark Twain Prize honors significant contributions to humor and commentary in the U.S., with past recipients including Conan O'Brien, Dave Chappelle, and Tina Fey.
- Maher and former President Donald Trump have had a contentious relationship, including a 2013 lawsuit filed by Trump against Maher and contrasting public remarks about a private dinner they shared.
- Despite their differences, Maher has acknowledged some of Trump's policies positively and expressed a desire for the American president to succeed while maintaining the right to critique in a democracy.
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