Bill Maher to Receive Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Amid White House Controversy

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Comedian Bill Maher will receive the prestigious Mark Twain prize for American humor from the Kennedy Center, despite a recent denial from the White House. The award, which recognizes significant contributions to humor and commentary in the US, will be presented on June 28.

The relationship between Maher and Trump reignited earlier this year when Trump claimed on social media that he wasted time sitting down for a meal with Maher last year. Maher described the dinner as a “good time” and noted that Trump was “gracious and measured”.