Bill Maher Wins Mark Twain Prize Amid Political Tensions

0:00On March 26, Bill Maher has won the Maher Twain Prize for American Humor from the Kennedy Center. They announced it on Thursday, just days after a report in the Atlantic sparked a quick denial from the White House. The award, given since 1998, honors big names in comedy and commentary like David Letterman, Carol Burnett, and Dave Chappelle. Kennedy Center officials praised Maher for shaping American conversations through his long career and stand-up, and TB. Last week, after the story broke, White House communications director Steven Chung called it fake news on social media. Maher responded lightly in a statement, joking that the prize is like an Emmy he actually gets to win. The White House has not commented since the official announcement. Maher and President Trump have a rocky history, including a dropped $5 million lawsuit back in 2013, over a joke comparing Trump to. And a ring-a-tang? More recently, they had dinner together, which both described differently.

1:01Trump called Maher nervous, while Maher said it was a good time and even, pray some of his policies. This win highlights Maher's lasting influence amid his back and forth with politics, keeping the conversation lively as always.