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White House Denies Bill Maher Will Receive Kennedy Centre Award
The White House has denied reports that Bill Maher would receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humour. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Maher would not be receiving the award.
Reports circulated that Bill Maher, aged 70, had been selected to receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humour. The award is considered the most prestigious honour for comedians and is presented by the John F. Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts. However, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt refuted the reports in a statement to The Daily Beast. Leavitt stated definitively that, contrary to news reports, "Bill Maher will NOT be getting this award". White House Communications Director Steven Cheung also responded to the reports, calling them "fake news". The Daily Beast has contacted Bill Maher's representatives for comment. The denial comes amidst an expected overhaul of the Kennedy Centre under President Trump's direction.
Key Facts
- The White House denied reports that Bill Maher would receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humour.
- Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated Maher would not receive the award.
- White House Communications Director Steven Cheung called the reports "fake news".
- The Mark Twain Prize is considered the most prestigious award for American comedians.
- The John F. Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts presents the award.
- The Daily Beast reached out to Bill Maher's team for comment.
- President Trump and Bill Maher have a history of public disagreements.
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- The Daily Beast — White House Cancels Kennedy Award to Trump's Turncoat Friend