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Trump’s Shadow Over Comedy Night | Sacramento News
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- Jun 29, 2026
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Summary
Bill Maher took home the Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center — but the night was charged with political punchlines, especially with a Trump impersonator in the house and the lingering shadow of Trump’s failed bid to rename and seize control of the venue. A legal battle still rages over the building’s name and closure, with a judge awaiting next month’s update on how long a tarp will cover the spot where Trump’s name once stood — a bizarre, ever-present reminder of the drama. Amid the chaos, Maher embraced the moment, rejecting “groupthink” from all sides, proving that even in the messiest times, humor finds its way — and sometimes, it’s the only thing that keeps us laughing. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ffec6db03a54952b