Comedians Roast Trump, Honor Conan O'Brien at Kennedy Center

At the Kennedy Center, Conan O'Brien received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday night, where political commentary, particularly directed at President Trump, featured prominently. Comedians like John Mulaney and Sarah Silverman made light of Trump's recent restructuring of the Kennedy Center's board, with Mulaney joking about a potential renaming to 'The Roy Cohn Pavilion.' Silverman humorously referenced her past skit involving Hitler to critique Trump's presidency, while also distributing a risqué photograph of O'Brien to the audience. The event marked a significant moment in the arts community, as it was the first major ceremony since Trump's takeover, with many attendees suggesting it could be the last Twain Prize under the current leadership. Notably, O'Brien acknowledged the absence of former Kennedy Center leaders, hinting at the political upheaval within the institution. The evening served as both a celebration of O'Brien's career and a platform for comedians to voice their discontent with the current political climate.