Lionizing Mark Twain, Conan O’Brien Subtly Skewers Trump
In accepting the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the comedian mounted a bristling political attack artfully disguised as a tribute.
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Conan O'Brien to receive Mark Twain Prize for humor as politics roils Kennedy Center
On a night when half a dozen people made jokes about this being the last-ever Mark Twain Prize, Conan O’Brien made sure the ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts ended on a ...ABC News - 1d -
As Conan O'Brien receives Mark Twain humor prize at the Kennedy Center, the joke is on Trump
Conan O'Brien received the Mark Twain prize for humor in ceremony that drew Sarah Silverman, Will Ferrell, David Letterman and Stephen Colbert to the embattled Kennedy Center, setting the stage for ...Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Trump Jokes Fly at Kennedy Center Event Honoring Conan O’Brien
The star-studded Mark Twain Prize for American Humor ceremony was the most notable event at the Washington arts center since the president installed himself as its chairman.The New York Times - 1d -
Stars take on Trump -- without naming him -- at Kennedy Center event honoring Conan O'Brien
It was a night of comedy following a heavy dose of drama at the Kennedy Center, as performers honoring Conan O'Brien at the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor lined up to rebuke President Trump's ...The Hill - 1d -
Conan O'Brien honored at Kennedy Center; Trump targeted by many comics
As Conan O'Brien was honored with the Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center, many comics targeted President Trump from the stage.CBS News - 1d -
Conan O'Brien honored at Kennedy Center; Trump targeted by many comics
As Conan O'Brien was honored with the Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center, many comics targeted President Trump from the stage.CBS News - 1d -
Conan O’Brien to Host the Oscars Next Year, Too
Mr. O’Brien received high marks for his work as the emcee of the 97th Oscar telecast this month. It was his first time hosting the show.The New York Times - Mar. 17 -
Canada's next PM Mark Carney vows to win trade war with Trump
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Conan O'Brien will be back as the Oscars host in 2026
Conan O’Brien is returning to the Oscars stage in 2026.NBC News - Mar. 17
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