US EditionMaher Chides Trump over Mark Twain Prize Criticism: ‘Keep the Game Going, Baby’
- On Friday, comedian Bill Maher confirmed he will receive the 2026 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Trump-Kennedy Center, despite the White House previously calling reports of his selection "fake news."
- Maher described his relationship with President Donald Trump as "complicated," tracing tensions to a 2013 lawsuit Trump filed against him over a joke made on The Tonight Show.
- White House communications director Steven Cheung dismissed the honor as "FAKE NEWS," prompting Maher to taunt the president for "trying to block me from getting" the award during his monologue.
- Accepting the award, Maher joked he is "honored" while reciting disparaging insults Trump has used against him, including "pathetic bloated sleazebag" and "nervous failing comedian."
- The Trump-Kennedy Center now prepares to present the First America First Award to President Trump, underscoring the competing honors and political tensions surrounding the renamed venue.
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Bill Maher taunts 'big man' Trump for failing to 'block' honorary award
Bill Maher has taunted Donald Trump over a recent honorary awards win that was handed to the talk show host. Maher, 70, was confirmed last week as the recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The announcement at the time was met with firm denial from White House Press Secretary, Karolin...
Maher chides Trump over Mark Twain prize criticism: ‘Keep the game going, baby’
Comedian Bill Maher on Friday chided President Trump after it was announced that the HBO “Real Time” host will receive this year’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, telling critics to “keep the game going, baby.” Maher told his audience he was “not looking for a fight” with the president. He added that he and…
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The Independent
The Independent (US)Bill Maher says he ‘respects’ Trump for attempting to block his Kennedy Center honor
Maher is set to receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in June after the White House reversed its decision to block the award
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