Bill Maher on the Mark Twain Prize, Trump and the progressive left
Summary
Bill Maher received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2026, an award recognizing his long career in comedy. During an interview, he discussed his dinner with President Donald Trump in 2025 and their tense relationship afterward, as well as his criticism of Republicans who refuse to accept that Joe Biden won the 2020 election.Key Facts
- Bill Maher won the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2026.
- The award ceremony took place at the Kennedy Center, where President Trump was the board chair.
- The Trump White House tried to rename the Kennedy Center to add Trump's name, but a court said it was illegal.
- Maher had dinner at the White House with President Trump in March 2025, arranged by Kid Rock.
- After the dinner, Trump criticized Maher more fiercely, accusing him of "Trump Derangement Syndrome."
- Maher denies having this syndrome and says there was never an agreement to support Trump.
- Maher criticized Republicans who refuse to accept that Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election.
- Maher said some Republicans avoid acknowledging Biden’s win because President Trump is watching them.
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