Kennedy Center announces Bill Maher will receive Mark Twain Prize after White House called that "fake news"

March 26, 2026

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Bill Maher will receive the 27th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
The Kennedy Center announced Maher as the recipient on Thursday.
White House officials had previously called reports of Maher receiving the prize 'fake news.'
Maher will receive the award on June 28, before the Kennedy Center closes for renovations.
The Mark Twain Prize has been awarded since 1998 to individuals who have impacted America.
Maher has been critical of President Trump, though he also had a private dinner at the White House in March 2025.

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