The Kennedy Center has removed former President Donald Trump's name from its annual awards ceremony invitations. The change was reflected in invitations sent on June 8, 2026, which prominently featured Bill Maher as a recipient of the Mark Twain Award for American Humor. The ceremony is scheduled to take place later this month.
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Kennedy Center removes Trump from awards ceremony invitations
The Kennedy Center has officially removed Donald Trump's name from its annual awards ceremony invitations. Bill Maher is highlighted as a recipient of the Mark Twain Award for American Humor in the updated invitations.
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Kennedy Center drops Trump in announcing Bill Maher Mark Twain Award guests
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Kennedy Center removes Trump from awards ceremony invitations