Conan O'Brien received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center, making his award show the first major event at the venue since President Donald Trump became the board chair. The comedian,

The star-studded Mark Twain Prize for American Humor ceremony was the most notable event at the Washington arts center since the president installed himself as its chairman.

The president's hostile takeover of the Washington, D.C. cultural institution will probably chase away the very people who like to attend shows there.