Bill Burr, Adam Sandler, Tracey Morgan honor Conan O'Brien at Kennedy Center tribute

Conan O’Brien accepted the Mark Twain Award of American humor on Sunday with a less subtle criticism of US President Donald Trump. Other comedians who participated in the event such as David Letterman, Adam Sandler, Sarah Silverman and Stephen Colbert also launched references against the Republican.

Conan O’Brien honoured at Trump-run Kennedy Center

The comedian received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at one of the more prominent events since US President Donald Trump took over the Kennedy Center.

As Conan O'Brien receives Mark Twain humor prize at the Kennedy Center, the joke is on Trump

Conan O'Brien received the Mark Twain prize for humor in ceremony that drew Sarah Silverman, Will Ferrell, David Letterman and Stephen Colbert to the embattled Kennedy Center, setting the stage for Trump zingers.

Conan O'Brien honored at Kennedy Center, with Trump targeted by many comics as his moves there loom large

As Conan O'Brien was honored with the Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center, many comics targeted President Trump from the stage.

Conan O’Brien Feted With Mark Twain Prize as Comedians Take Aim at Trump: ‘I Miss the Days When You Were America’s Only Orange A–hole’

Conan O'Brien received the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize on Sunday as presenters took aim at Trump and the upheaval at the D.C. arts institution.

The Best Trump Burns at Conan O’Brien’s Kennedy Center Celebration

The starry Mark Twain Prize for American Humor ceremony was the most high-profile event held at the venue since the president made himself its chairman.