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Conan O’Brien Defends Attending Kennedy Center Mark Twain Event Despite Trump Controversy: ‘I Felt Like It Was Important’

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Conan O’Brien is speaking out about his decision to attend the Kennedy Center’s March 23 event to accept the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor after President Donald Trump’s election to the board. “Obviously for the last couple of months with the new administration, there’s been some controversial stuff going on with the Kennedy Center,” […]

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Conan O’Brien Defends Decision to Visit Kennedy Center for Mark Twain Prize

Conan O’Brien is standing by his decision to accept his Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center following Trump’s takeover. In a Friday episode of his podcast Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, the comedian shared he considered not going — but decided it was important to do so since the award came from the “old regime.” “Obviously for the last couple of months with the new administration, there’s been some controversial stuff goin…

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Conan O’Brien Explains Why It Felt “Important To Show Up” For Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize

Despite Donald Trump‘s growing chokehold on the Kennedy Center, Conan O’Brien was determined to fill the venue with laughs. After the 5x Emmy winner received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, O’Brien explained why he went through with the Kennedy Center ceremony following the president’s enforced regime change. “There was obviously for the last couple of months with the new administration, there’s been some controversial stuff going o…

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