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12. White House says Maher will not receive the award

Fri Mar 20, 2026, 07:45 PM

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White House denies he will be receiving the award.

https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/20/politics/bill-maher-trump-mark-twain-prize-kennedy-center

https://www.rawstory.com/kennedy-center-trump-2676469930/

If this is true, when will some people ever learn.

In Trump's mind, there is no such thing as being partially loyal to Donald Trump.

Will they be able to find a good comic that is 100% loyal to Trump.

What Trump does not realize is that comedy is an angry art.

And there is a lot to be angry about in Trump administrations.

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