Bill Maher admits he respects Trump for seeing him as rival, trying to block his award

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Bill Maher talked about his upcoming Mark Twain award at the Trump-Kennedy Center, claiming that President Trump's purported attempt to block it is actually a sign the president takes Maher seriously as a rival. Comedian and talk show host Bill Maher said on Monday that he was somewhat honored by President Donald Trump taking his rivalry with him so seriously that he made an attempt to prevent him from getting an award. Maher was selected to receive the 2026 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Trump-Kennedy Center — one of the top honors in comedy. The Trump-Kennedy Center, formerly the Kennedy Center, has generated controversy over the president's influence over the institution. Maher noted on his "Club Random" podcast that he will be accepting the award on June 28 "unless Trump f---s it up again, which is completely possible." "I loved it th