Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTrump's influence and actions were a prominent and recurring theme throughout the ceremony, with an impersonator and comedians making jokes about him (Reuters)Bill Maher received the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center. Trump's influence and actions were a prominent and recurring theme throughout the ceremony, with an impersonator and comedians making jokes about him. The event highlighted Trump's controversial reshaping of the Kennedy Center, including replacing leadership and attempting to add his name to the facade. A U.S. District Judge previously ruled that Trump's name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and ordered its removal, a decision that became a source of comedy during the night. The ceremony also underscored the complicated history between Maher and Trump, which includes a past lawsuit and recent political interactions. In fullTrump steals the spotlight at Bill Maher’s Mark Twain Prize ceremonyThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in