Bill Maher’s Mark Twain Prize became a night of comedy, controversy, and an unmistakable reminder of Donald Trump’s influence over Washington’s Kennedy Center.
The comedian was honored Sunday with the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, but moments after Maher began his acceptance speech, Trump’s presence loomed over the ceremony. Matt Friend, a well-known Trump impersonator, took the stage and jokingly attempted to accept the award himself in the president’s voice.
