Maher's Award Amid Trump's Shadow | Vancouver News

Bill Maher took home the Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center — a night full of sharp humor and political jabs, especially with Trump’s lingering shadow. Comedian Matt Friend opened with a Trump impression, and others like Jay Leno and Woody Harrelson didn’t miss the chance to roast the president. The event’s timing felt charged, given the Kennedy Center’s turbulent past under Trump — who tried to rename it after himself, sparking a legal battle that blocked renovations and forced a tarp over his old name. The center’s future remains uncertain, with no major programming on the horizon and a judge awaiting updates on the tarp’s fate. Maher, ever the provocateur, used his acceptance speech to champion individuality and reject groupthink — reminding us that even the most hated figures eventually fade, and laughter, even at the powerful, remains our most enduring weapon. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/48c037fc35eb920d