Comedians used the occasion of Bill Maher accepting the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center to deliver a series of jokes aimed at former President Donald Trump. The ceremony, which celebrated Maher's career, also served as a platform for other humorists to comment on the current political landscape.
Throughout the evening, performers referenced Trump, weaving political commentary into their routines. The lighthearted jabs reflected a common thread among many in the comedy community who frequently use political satire in their work. Maher, a vocal critic of Trump, accepted the prestigious award as the night's honoree, while his contemporaries used the event to share their own perspectives through humor.