"Norm Macdonald once referred to Bill Maher as 'maybe the unfunniest person I've ever encountered that's called a comedian.' The White House just announced that Maher will be the first recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor under the newly appointed management of the newly renamed Trump Kennedy Center."
"Trump slammed Maher as a 'highly overrated LIGHTWEIGHT' on Truth Social just last month, calling him out for changing his tune after their dinner last year, where Maher described Trump as 'gracious and measured.'"
"In a statement released alongside the announcement, Maher expressed his gratitude and joked that it is 'humbling to get anything named for a man who's been thrown out of as many school libraries as Mark Twain.'"
Bill Maher has been announced as the first recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor by the White House. This decision is surprising given Trump's recent derogatory comments about Maher. The selection highlights Maher's ability to provoke reactions from both political sides. Maher expressed gratitude for the award, humorously referencing Mark Twain's controversial history. The award ceremony is scheduled for June 28 and will be recorded for a Netflix special, despite uncertainties surrounding the Kennedy Center's future.
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