- Bill Maher received the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center.
- Trump's influence and actions were a prominent and recurring theme throughout the ceremony, with an impersonator and comedians making jokes about him.
- The event highlighted Trump's controversial reshaping of the Kennedy Center, including replacing leadership and attempting to add his name to the facade.
- A U.S. District Judge previously ruled that Trump's name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and ordered its removal, a decision that became a source of comedy during the night.
- The ceremony also underscored the complicated history between Maher and Trump, which includes a past lawsuit and recent political interactions.
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Trump steals the spotlight at Bill Maher’s Mark Twain Prize ceremony
