DespiteDonald Trumps growing chokehold on theKennedy Center,Conan OBrienwas determined to fill the venue with laughs.
he explained on hisConan OBrien Needs a Friendpodcast.
And I felt like it was important to show up.
Conan O’Brien takes the stage during the 2025 Mark Twain Prize For American Humor on March 23, 2025 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.Paul Morigi/Getty Images
Thats making me uncomfortable,' added OBrien.
You know what I mean?
Then everybody was so funny that that all melted away …
Cindy Mizelle, Conan O’ Brien and Adam Sandler at theMark Twain Prizeceremony.Clifton Prescod for Netflix
Meanwhile, Trump hasfaced backlash from supportersof the Kennedy Centerscanceled touring childrens musicalFinnand theGay Mens Chorus of DC.
We will soon announce a new Board, with an amazing Chairman, DONALD J. TRUMP!
Just last year, the Kennedy Center featured Drag Shows specifically targeting our youth THIS WILL STOP.
For the Kennedy Center, THE BEST IS YET TO COME!
