Bill Maher Says President Trump Tried to Block Kennedy Center Honor
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Key Points:
- Bill Maher has been officially confirmed to receive the 27th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor from the Kennedy Center, with a ceremony set for June 28 and a later Netflix streaming.
- The prize honors individuals who impact American society through humor, and Maher was praised for influencing discourse with politically incorrect jokes.
- Despite initial denials from the White House communications team and President Trump's past criticisms of Maher, the award confirmation went ahead, though Trump's approval remains unclear.
- Maher addressed the controversy humorously on his HBO Max show, referencing his complicated history with Trump and embracing the insults Trump has directed at him.
- The episode also featured an interview with Senator Elissa Slotkin and a panel including CNN's Laura Coates and ESPN's Stephen A. Smith.
