Trump renaming fiasco fuels jokes as Maher takes Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain prize
Summary
The Kennedy Center recently removed President Donald Trump’s name from its building after a court ruled the renaming illegal. At the Mark Twain Prize ceremony held there, comedians made jokes about Trump’s involvement with the center, which he chairs, and the legal dispute around the name removal.Key Facts
- President Trump took control of the Kennedy Center last year and renamed it the Trump Kennedy Center.
- A judge ruled the renaming illegal and ordered Trump’s name to be removed from the building.
- The Mark Twain Prize ceremony honored comedian Bill Maher at the Kennedy Center.
- Comedians at the event made jokes about Trump’s role in the Kennedy Center and the name removal.
- The Kennedy Center’s planned two-year renovation costing $257 million was blocked by a judge.
- The musical Hamilton canceled a planned run at the center after Trump’s takeover and moved performances elsewhere.
- President Trump did not attend the award ceremony.
- Bill Maher recently had a White House dinner with President Trump that was meant to encourage dialogue.
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